New coaching program aims to ease tough medical choices for cancer families

NCT ID NCT04803604

Summary

This study is testing a training program called CASCADE for family members who help make medical decisions for a loved one with newly diagnosed advanced cancer. The program uses nurse coaches to teach communication and decision-support skills over phone calls. Researchers want to find out which parts of the training work best to reduce stress and help patients make care choices that fit their values.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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