Cancer Patients' own needs may guide better care, study finds

NCT ID NCT07615218

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sohag Oncology Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study at Sohag Oncology Center tested whether a quality-of-life survey could help match cancer patients' needs with the right supportive care, like pain management or nutrition counseling. Over 4,400 adult cancer patients completed the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire, and their needs were compared with what their doctors identified. The goal was to see how well patient and doctor views align, potentially improving referrals to supportive clinics.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help clinics better identify and address cancer patients' supportive care needs, improving overall care quality.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It measures alignment between patient and doctor assessments, so it may not directly improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANCER CARE EORTC ONCOLOGY PATIENT NAVIGATION SURVEY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sohag Oncology Center

Sohag, Egypt

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