A listening ear for cancer patients: can a care coordinator improve serious illness conversations?
NCT ID NCT07733973
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a communication and care coordinator (CCC) can improve serious illness conversations and quality of life for adults with advanced or high-risk cancer. Participants in the intervention group will have six structured sessions over three months to discuss their concerns, values, and priorities. Researchers will compare their outcomes to those receiving usual care to see if the model helps patients feel heard and supports advance care planning.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a communication and care coordinator (CCC) model involving structured sessions to explore patient concerns, values, and priorities
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this model could become a standard way to help cancer patients feel heard and improve their quality of life through better communication with their care team.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-site study testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply to other hospitals or cultures. The benefit depends on how well the sessions are delivered and received.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Cancer Center, Singapore
Singapore, 168583, Singapore
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