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Press record: new study tests if audio of doctor visits helps cancer patients

NCT ID NCT04871477

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether audio recording a clinic visit helps advanced cancer patients remember what their doctor said and share it with family. About 200 patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center will be asked to record part of their visit and later report if it was useful. The goal is to see if this simple tool can improve communication and care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple audio recordings help cancer patients recall medical advice and involve family in care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on patient opinions, not on changing disease outcomes. Results may not apply to all cancer patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 200 people

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Expected to start

Dec 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients with advanced cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with the diagnosis of advanced cancer as defined as locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic cancer. Both solid and liquid tumors are eligible for the study * Patients who are seen in the outpatient supportive care center at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center * Patients who have access to a recording device or cellphone with recording technology * Patients who can be contacted 7 to 11 days from the clinic visit that the recording took place * Patients who can sign informed consent * Patients who are able to read and write in English * Patients 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have been diagnosed with delirium or cognitive impairment. This will be defined by chart review along with review of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDAS) the day of clinic visit. An MDAS of 7 or greater will be considered to define delirium in this study * Patients who are unwilling to sign informed consent * Patients who have used audio recordings before in clinic visits * Patients who have severe hearing impairments without access to assisted devices or programs to aid in listening to the recorded material

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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