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Listening to the unheard: how patients navigate cancer of unknown primary

NCT ID NCT07712965

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores the personal stories of people diagnosed with cancer of unknown primary (CUP) and their carers. Through interviews and focus groups, researchers aim to understand the emotional and practical challenges of living with this uncertain diagnosis. The findings will help design better communication, support, and care pathways for patients and families.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could lead to more compassionate, coordinated care and better support resources for people with cancer of unknown primary and their carers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, qualitative study (20 participants) that gathers opinions and experiences, not a treatment trial. Findings may not apply to all CUP patients or lead to immediate changes.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Participants for this study are patients with CUP and their carers

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer of unknown primary, or care for someone who has a diagnosis of cancer of unknown primary * are 18 years old and above * have capacity to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * do not have capacity to provide informed consent * are deemed too unwell by the clinical team to take part in the research

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer cancer of unknown primary site cryptogenic organizing pneumonia neoplasm Neoplasms, Unknown Primary

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cancer Cancer unknown primary CUP

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