New screening tool aims to spot cancer survivors who need help with daily tasks

NCT ID NCT06329531

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing a new questionnaire called SOCS-OTS to see if it can correctly identify cancer survivors who need occupational therapy. Researchers at MD Anderson will compare it to a standard screening tool in 80 adults. The goal is to make sure the new tool accurately finds those who could benefit from help with everyday activities like dressing, cooking, or returning to work.

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 give doctors a simple, reliable way to identify cancer survivors who would benefit from occupational therapy, helping them regain daily living skills.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage validation study, not a treatment trial. The tool may not prove more useful than existing screens, and results may not apply to non-English speakers or those with cognitive issues.

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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 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Contacts and locations

Locations

MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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