Relapsed Adult AML study: Specialty Palliative Care vs Primary Palliative Care
Official title Specialty Compared to Oncology Delivered Palliative Care for Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05237258
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether primary palliative care improves quality of life, symptoms, mood, coping, and end‑of‑life outcomes compared with specialty palliative care in people with acute myeloid leukemia.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are an adult with relapsed, refractory, or high‑risk acute myeloid leukemia.
- What's involved
- You would receive primary palliative care, which is basic supportive care, instead of specialty palliative care. You will answer questionnaires about how you feel.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 120. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients with new diagnosis ≥ 60 years of age
- An antecedent hematologic disorder
- Therapy related-disease
- Relapsed or primary refractory AML
- Within five business days of initiating therapy with either a) intensive chemotherapy (7+3) or modification of this regimen on a clinical trial, or a...
You likely can't join if
- \- Patient Exclusion Criteria
- Patients with a diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML)
- Patients with AML receiving supportive care alone
- Patients with psychiatric or cognitive conditions which the treating clinicians believe prohibits informed consent or compliance with study procedures
- Patients seen by a palliative care clinician (MD, DO, APP) during two previous hospitalizations in the six months prior to enrollment
- Patients expected to be discharged within 2 days
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients with new diagnosis ≥ 60 years of age
- An antecedent hematologic disorder
- Therapy related-disease
- Relapsed or primary refractory AML
- Within five business days of initiating therapy with either a) intensive chemotherapy (7+3) or modification of this regimen on a clinical trial, or a similar intensive regimen requiring prolonged hospitalization
- Caregiver Adult (≥18 years) relative or friend of a participating patient who the patient identifies as living with or has in-person contact with them at least twice per week.
- \- Patient Exclusion Criteria
- Patients with a diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML)
- Patients with AML receiving supportive care alone
- Patients with psychiatric or cognitive conditions which the treating clinicians believe prohibits informed consent or compliance with study procedures
- Patients seen by a palliative care clinician (MD, DO, APP) during two previous hospitalizations in the six months prior to enrollment
- Patients expected to be discharged within 2 days
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Stanford, California, United States
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Evanston, Illinois, United States
- Bloomington, Indiana, United States
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Rochester, New York, United States
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 120 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Birmingham, Alabama, United States; Stanford, California, United States; Denver, Colorado, United States; Miami, Florida, United States; Tampa, Florida, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States and 13 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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