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Cancer Patients' work struggles revealed in new study

NCT ID NCT07551453

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how cancer patients feel about returning to work while undergoing treatment. Researchers interviewed 20 patients to understand their needs and how work affects their sense of normalcy. The goal is to help nurses provide better support for work-related challenges.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help healthcare providers better support cancer patients in returning to work, improving their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed qualitative study with only 20 participants, so findings may not apply to all cancer patients or settings.

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Study facts

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

Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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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 consists of adult cancer patient (18+ years) diagnosed with any primary neoplasm, who are currently employed and undergoing active anticancer treatment (pharmacological, surgical, or radiological) in an outpatient or Day Hospital setting.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 18 years of age or older. * Diagnosis: Primary diagnosis of neoplasm. * Treatment: Currently undergoing at least one anticancer treatment (pharmacological/systemic therapy, surgery, or radiotherapy). * Setting: Patients managed in a Day Hospital or outpatient setting. * Employment Status: Engaged in paid and continuous professional activity at the time of diagnosis. * Language: Ability to understand and speak the Italian language fluently. * Informed Consent: Ability to provide written informed consent for study participation and data processing (privacy) in accordance with local regulations. Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing Unemployment: Individuals who were not employed prior to the onset of the disease. * Psychiatric or Cognitive Impairment: Current diagnosis of psychiatric disorders or cognitive dysfunction that may interfere with the ability to participate in the interview. * Terminal Prognosis: Patients with a diagnosis of terminal illness or end-of-life status. * Lack of Voluntary Consent: Individuals who voluntarily choose not to participate in the project or withdraw consent.

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Conditions

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cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centro di riferimento Oncologico di Aviano

    Aviano, Pordenone, 33081, Italy

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