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What drives cancer patients to try alternative therapies? a new survey seeks answers

NCT ID NCT06779669

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study surveys colorectal cancer patients about their use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), such as acupuncture, homeopathy, or dietary supplements. Researchers aim to understand which patients use CAM, why, and how it might affect their quality of life and cancer outcomes. Participants answer questionnaires about their habits and beliefs regarding these therapies.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
This could help doctors better understand why colorectal cancer patients turn to complementary and alternative medicines, potentially improving communication and care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove whether these therapies help or harm, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

217 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

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.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years of age * Diagnosed with colorectal cancer * To be operated on between 2017 and 2022 Exclusion Criteria: * The patient refuses to give consent to participate in the study * Non-primary colorectal cancer (metastasis to the colon or rectum from another primary cancer; cancer originating in the appendix) * Primary metastatic cancer other than colorectal cancer * Discovery of cancer synchronous with colorectal cancer * Guardianship or trusteeship * Cognitive disorders (Alzheimer's, dementia, etc.) * Severe psychiatric disorder (neurodevelopmental disorder, psychotic disorder, mood disorder, etc.) according to the specific DSM-5 and ICD-11 classifications * Severe deafness (unable to answer questions during telephone interview)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Colorectal cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • limoges University Hospital

    Limoges, 87042, France

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