A single sheet of paper may transform how doctors deliver cancer news
NCT ID NCT07730164
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a one-page communication aid can improve how physicians and patients with cancer discuss the diagnosis. The aid, completed before the consultation, summarizes the patient's disclosure preferences and questions. Researchers will compare outcomes like patient satisfaction and emotional distress between those whose physicians receive the aid and those who receive usual care with a blank sheet. The study involves 400 patients and their physicians in Taiwan, with follow-up at 3 and 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- One-Page Truth-Telling Aid (a brief communication aid summarizing patient preferences and questions for the physician)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple tool could help physicians better understand patient needs during cancer disclosure, potentially reducing distress and improving satisfaction.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and tests a behavioral intervention, so results may not generalize to all settings. The benefit over a blank sheet may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chang Gung University
RECRUITINGTaoyuan, 33302, Taiwan
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