Can cancer patients get better care at home? MD anderson investigates

NCT ID NCT05904899

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to understand the experiences of cancer patients who receive care at home through MD Anderson's Care and Monitoring at Home program. Researchers will use surveys to measure quality of life and gather feedback from up to 40 participants. The goal is to learn whether this home-based approach works well and how it might be improved.

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 could show that home-based acute care is a viable option for cancer patients, potentially improving quality of life and reducing hospital stays.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study (40 participants) that is currently suspended. It only gathers feedback, not treatment outcomes, so results may not apply broadly.

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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

Contacts and locations

Locations

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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