Socioeconomic Influences on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Cancer Treatment

Neoplasms Clinical Trial

Official title:

Socioeconomic Diversity of CAM Integration in Oncology

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00087932
• Other study ID #: R21AT000880
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• First received: July 15, 2004
• Last updated: August 17, 2006
• Start date: September 2001
• Est. completion date: August 2003

Study information

• Verified date: August 2006
• Source: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: United States: Federal Government
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether differences in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) are influenced by the socioeconomic status and ethnicity of cancer patients.

Description:

The use of CAM is common among patients with cancer. However, there may be differences in participation, treatment preferences, and quality of life that are influenced by socioeconomic factors and ethnicity. This study will compare two distinct socioeconomic groups to determine differences in CAM use.

Participants in this study will complete a questionnaire regarding demographics, socioeconomic status, disease specifics, and facilitators and barriers to CAM use. Participation in an introductory seminar and in various CAM programs will be monitored. Participants will also complete a quality of life scale that will provide insight into the way different populations perceive and use CAM and will identify potential obstacles to integrating CAM into other cancer treatment programs.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 300
• Est. completion date: August 2003
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Both
• Age group: 18 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Cancer diagnosis

• Able to read and understand English

Study Design

Observational Model: Defined Population, Time Perspective: Longitudinal

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Neoplasms

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Assarian Cancer Center	Novi	Michigan

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States,