Improving End of Life Care in Head and Neck Cancer

The Families or Next of Kin of Patients Treated at MSKCC for Non-cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the Clinical Trial

Official title: Improving End of Life Care in Head and Neck Cancer

Status Terminated

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to improve the quality of care provided for head and neck cancer patients. By better understanding the end of life experiences of dying patients and their families, the investigators hope to better anticipate and improve upon the experiences of future patients and their families.

Clinical Trial Description

n/a

Study Design

Observational Model: Family-Based, Time Perspective: Retrospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
• Head and Neck Neoplasms
• The Families or Next of Kin of Patients Treated at MSKCC for Non-cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the
• Upper Aerodigestive Tract

• NCT number: NCT01632969
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Status: Terminated
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: June 2012
• Completion date: June 2014