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The Signal-Trial: Evaluation of a Screening Tool for Psychosocial Problems in Cancer Genetics


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18 Years
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Open (Enrolling)
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Psychosocial Issues, Cancer Genetics

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Trial Information

The Signal-Trial: Evaluation of a Screening Tool for Psychosocial Problems in Cancer Genetics


Inclusion Criteria:



- 18 years of age or older

- Sufficient command of the Dutch language to be able to complete questionnaires

- Attendees of a second visit at the family cancer clinic because of increased risk of
developing cancer due to a hereditary predisposition

Exclusion Criteria:

- Those who do not fulfill the inclusion criteria

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label

Outcome Measure:

Communication on psychosocial issues at the counseling session

Outcome Description:

The counseling session at the clinic will be audio taped, and content analyzed to evaluate counselor- counselee communication. A study-specific checklist will be used to rate whether psychosocial problems are discussed during the counseling session.

Outcome Time Frame:

3 weeks after randomization

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

E.M.A. Bleiker, PHd.

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

The Netherlands Cancer Institute

Authority:

Netherlands: Medical Ethics Review Committee (METC)

Study ID:

P11SIG

NCT ID:

NCT01562431

Start Date:

October 2011

Completion Date:

May 2013

Related Keywords:

  • Psychosocial Issues
  • Cancer Genetics

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