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Cancer Patients' own needs may guide better care, study finds

NCT ID NCT07615218

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sohag Oncology Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study at Sohag Oncology Center tested whether a quality-of-life survey could help match cancer patients' needs with the right supportive care, like pain management or nutrition counseling. Over 4,400 adult cancer patients completed the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire, and their needs were compared with what their doctors identified. The goal was to see how well patient and doctor views align, potentially improving referrals to supportive clinics.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help clinics better identify and address cancer patients' supportive care needs, improving overall care quality.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It measures alignment between patient and doctor assessments, so it may not directly improve outcomes.

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Study facts

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

Participants

4,423 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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

Who is studied

The study population comprises adult cancer patients, including terminal cases, who are actively receiving medical treatment or oncology follow-up care within a tertiary care setting. All participants are drawn directly from the outpatient clinics of the Sohag Oncology Center, a specialized facility equipped with dedicated supportive services such as pain management, physiotherapy, nutrition, and psychotherapy. This population represents individuals navigating complex healthcare barriers whose care pathways are being evaluated to align patient-reported quality-of-life needs with clinical physician assessments.

Ages

18 to 80 years

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: 1. Diagnosis: Adult patients (≥18 years) with a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, including terminal cases, requiring supportive care. 2. Cognition: Patients capable of providing informed consent and completing the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire. 3. Treatment Status: Patients actively receiving treatment or follow-up care in the participating healthcare facility. 4. Availability: Patients available for the study duration and willing to participate in both the questionnaire assessment and follow-up navigation processes. 5. Language: Patients able to understand and respond to the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire in the approved language version. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Cognitive Impairment: Patients unable to complete the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire due to severe cognitive impairment or mental health conditions that hinder participation. 2. Incomplete Consent: Patients who decline to provide informed consent or withdraw consent during the study. 3. Non-Cancer Diagnoses: Patients without a confirmed cancer diagnosis or those receiving treatment for non-cancer-related conditions. 4. Palliative Care Exclusivity: Patients already receiving comprehensive palliative care services that address the domains assessed in the study. 5. Inaccessible for Follow-Up: Patients who are not reachable for follow-up during the study duration or have logistical barriers that prevent participation in the navigation process.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Cancer care EORTC Oncology Patient navigation SURVEY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sohag Oncology Center

    Sohag, Egypt

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