New care coach model aims to ease advanced cancer Patients' recovery after major surgery
NCT ID NCT07133269
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a care coach-led team that combines palliative care and rehabilitation can improve quality of life for 770 adults with advanced cancer who are having major surgery. The program addresses physical, emotional, and functional needs before and after surgery. The goal is to see if this integrated support helps patients feel better and function better during their cancer journey.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 770 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: (i) Patients: 1. Aged 21 and above, 2. Diagnosis of advanced cancer, i.e. stage 3 or 4 solid organ cancer or diagnosed with cancer that requires complex surgery, 3. Planned for elective major surgery (Table of Surgical Procedures (TOSP) table code 4 or more or surgery involves more than one surgical discipline, 4. Able to speak and read English or Chinese (ii) Caregivers: 1. Age 21 and above, 2. Unpaid family or informal caregiver who takes direct care of the patient's day-to-day and healthcare needs, or ensures provision of care to meet the needs, or who is the decision maker with regard to the patient's needs and healthcare, 3. Able to speak and read English or Chinese. (iii) Healthcare Providers (Qualitative interview only): 1. Age 21 and above, 2. Currently working as a Healthcare professional at SGH or NCCS and involved in this study. Exclusion Criteria: (i) Patients: 1. Patient refusal, 2. Have complex PC needs requiring specialty palliative care (SPC) intervention before surgery, 3. Active mental illness or severe dementia and certified unfit to make medical decision by a specialist physician, 4. Scheduled for Emergency surgery. (ii) Caregivers: 1\. Unwilling to participate in the study. (iii) Healthcare Providers (Qualitative interview only): 1\. Unwilling to participate in the Qualitative interview.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Cancer Centre Singapore
RECRUITINGSingapore, 168583, Singapore
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Singapore General Hospital
RECRUITINGSingapore, 169608, Singapore
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