Can a simple sheet improve cancer talks?

NCT ID NCT03287492

First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looks at whether giving advanced cancer patients and their caregivers a special information sheet helps them communicate better with their doctors. About 207 patients will receive either a question prompt sheet or a general information sheet before their first visit with a palliative care specialist. Researchers will measure how helpful patients and caregivers find the materials and their overall satisfaction with the consultation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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