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NCT ID: NCT06329531 Not yet recruiting - Cancer Clinical Trials

Validation of the Screen of Cancer Survivorship - Occupational Therapy Services (SOCS-OTS) Tool for Use in a Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Clinic

Start date: September 30, 2024
Phase:
Study type: Observational

To compare the results of the SOCS-OTS to another standardized screening measure that is currently being used by rehabilitation services at MD Anderson Cancer Center and to ensure that the SOCS-OTS correctly identifies those individuals needing OT services in cancer care.

NCT ID: NCT06329479 Recruiting - Cancer Clinical Trials

A Feasibility Trial for Circadian Rest-activity Rhythm Disorders in Cancer (RALI)

Start date: June 1, 2023
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Circadian rest-activity rhythm disorders are common in patients with cancer, particularly in advanced disease. A recent international e-Delphi study has outlined recommendations for the assessment and reporting of the disorder and subsequently an observation study is underway assessing a cohort of patients with advanced cancer. Affected patients are eligible to enter a feasibility study assessing a non-pharmacological multi-modal intervention.

NCT ID: NCT06327386 Recruiting - Cancer Clinical Trials

The Therapeutic Efficacy of 18F-FDG Combined With 18F-FAPI PET/MR in Neoadjuvant Therapy for Gastric Cancer

Start date: January 1, 2024
Phase:
Study type: Observational

Gastric cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Although surgical treatment can benefit the survival of the vast majority of patients, currently only early gastric cancer patients can be cured directly through endoscopic resection or surgery alone. Neoadjuvant therapy reduces tumor volume and improves tumor response rate through preoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy, thereby increasing R0 resection rate and improving overall survival, without increasing postoperative complications and mortality. Timely imaging re staging during neoadjuvant therapy can allow patients to enter the surgical stage earlier, thereby reducing their preoperative burden. According to the different stages of neoadjuvant therapy, clinical staging can be divided into baseline stage (cBSstage) and clinical rest stage (cReStage) after neoadjuvant therapy. At present, the conventional imaging methods for diagnosing cBStage in gastric cancer include CT, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), and MRI. The NCCN guidelines recommend CT for cBStage, with a diagnostic accuracy of 77.1% to 88.9%. Similarly, EUS and MRI were also used for cBStage, with accuracy rates of 65.0% to 92.1% and 71.4% to 82.6%, respectively. The application of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) has improved the accuracy of MRI diagnosis of cBStage to 93%. However, due to the destruction of the gastric wall structure by neoadjuvant therapy, accurate imaging re staging is difficult. Currently, accurate tumor regression grading can only be obtained through surgical resection of pathological specimens. For cReT after neoadjuvant therapy, the diagnostic accuracy of EUS is only 63% (T2: 44%, T3: 68%, T4: 90%). Due to the presence of chronic inflammatory reactions, such as tumor cell apoptosis, necrosis, fibrosis, etc., in both the tumor and the critical normal gastric wall after neoadjuvant therapy, imaging cannot accurately identify the level of gastric wall, leading to the current low value of CT for cReT. Meanwhile, due to the fact that the pathological reactions of lymph nodes after neoadjuvant therapy are mainly subacute inflammatory reactions accompanied by scar tissue formation, and not all lymph node volumes that experience these pathological reactions will rapidly decrease, the accuracy of CT diagnosis of cReN is only 44%, while the sensitivity and specificity of EUS diagnosis of cReN are 50% and 56%, respectively. In addition, positron emission tomography (PET) can reflect the abnormal metabolism, protein synthesis, DNA repair, and cell proliferation of tumors at the molecular level, providing important information in tumor grading diagnosis, prognosis evaluation, treatment decision-making, and efficacy monitoring. The conventional positron tracer 18F-FDG can reflect the glucose metabolism ability of different tissues, while most types of malignant tumors exhibit high metabolism. Therefore, 18F-FDG can be used for the diagnosis, staging, and treatment monitoring of cancer. However, in gastric cancer patients, 18F-FDG has certain limitations, including 1) interference with physiological or inflammatory uptake of the gastric wall; 2) Low uptake of 18F-FDG is present in signet ring cell carcinoma, mucinous adenocarcinoma, or other poorly differentiated cancers with high mucus content; 3) There are cases of false positive FDG after immunotherapy. In the study of SUV changes in the tumor area before and after treatment, it was found that patients with postoperative pathological regression grades 1-5 Δ SUVs are between 0-70%. Tumor associated fibroblasts are closely related to tumor growth, invasion, and distant metastasis, and their activation requires the involvement of fibroblast activation protein (FAP). Therefore, radiolabeled fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) can achieve in vivo FAP targeted tracing and quantification by specifically binding to FAP. Currently, a large number of studies have shown that 18F-FAPI is superior to 18F-FDG in the staging and re staging of gastric cancer. Furthermore, prospective studies have shown a certain relationship between tumor regression grade (TRG) and 18F-FAPI rate of change parameters (SUVmax, SUVavg, SUVR). Therefore, in the early stage of this study, 18F-FAPI combined with 18F-FDG PET/MRI imaging was used to evaluate the efficacy of neoadjuvant therapy for gastric cancer, preoperative assessment of tumor regression grade after treatment, and re staging to guide the development of further clinical treatment plans.

NCT ID: NCT06326567 Recruiting - Cancer Clinical Trials

Comprehensive Connected Cancer Care (C4): Intervention Evaluation

Start date: February 1, 2024
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

The C4 program aims to provide a multi-level intervention program (Patient Level, Healthcare Team and Healthcare System Level) that improves the coordination of care with supportive/ancillary care providers and community services through the use of patient navigation and a digital needs assessment and a closed-loop referral system and improves patient-centered communication and engagement in care through skills training for the healthcare team and provision of culturally appropriate patient educational tools and resources. The program components incorporate three areas that are critical to improving patient-centered care: coordination of care, patient-centered communication and engagement, and psychosocial care and other supportive services.

NCT ID: NCT06323707 Not yet recruiting - Cancer Clinical Trials

The IMPACT Implementation-Effectiveness Trial

IMPACT
Start date: March 15, 2024
Phase: Phase 2
Study type: Interventional

More Canadians are surviving cancer, however, individuals with cancer live with side effects for years after treatments have ended. The physical and psychosocial benefits of regular physical activity (PA) during and after cancer treatment are well established. However, less than 30% of individuals with cancer meet current PA recommendations and PA levels decline significantly during treatment. PA services within the cancer institution to support well-being during treatment are not available for survivors across Ontario. Strategies are needed within cancer centres to close the gap between the evidence and clinical practice. What is the purpose? To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel exercise and education strategy for individuals with cancer during treatment. What are we proposing to do? This project includes two parts. In Part 1 participants will be put into one of three groups. Group 1 (Exercise & self-management) will include eight sessions of supervised, institution-based exercise and self-management education. Group 2 (self-management only) will include eight virtual self-management education sessions with an exercise professional. Group 3 will receive usual care (i.e., no intervention). In Part 2 participants who attended less than 75% of their sessions will be asked to complete an interview on the barriers to continuing with the study during cancer treatment. Why is this work important? Findings from this trial will inform the way PA services are provided within cancer institutions across Ontario. This novel strategy incorporates both institution-based and home-based exercise strategies during treatment and highlights the importance of individuals with cancer taking an active role in managing their condition during treatment. This can prevent future complications and decrease burden on the individual and the healthcare system. Results will inform future decisions on PA implementation strategies for cancer survivors with diverse needs across Ontario.

NCT ID: NCT06323473 Not yet recruiting - Cancer Clinical Trials

Maitake for Integrative Cancer Care

Maitake
Start date: July 1, 2024
Phase: Phase 2
Study type: Interventional

Maitake is an edible mushroom that is used for both its nutritional and medicinal properties. Human and animal studies have shown Maitake may help improve immune function; however, its effectiveness in people with cancer is not clear. The investigators aim to measure if Maitake has any immunomodulatory effects when given alongside conventional systemic cancer therapy.

NCT ID: NCT06322992 Not yet recruiting - Cancer Clinical Trials

App-Assisted Day Reconstruction to Reduce Treatment Burden and Logistic Toxicity in Cancer Patients - Aim 3

Start date: March 2024
Phase:
Study type: Observational [Patient Registry]

The goal of this observational study is to develop a mobile app for cancer patients undergoing treatments. In Aim 3, patients will rate the quality of the app using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) and their satisfaction with the three key app features. The outcome of this project will be a final prototype app with 70% of patients indicating an overall MARS score of 4.0 or more and satisfaction with the three features.

NCT ID: NCT06321744 Not yet recruiting - Cancer Clinical Trials

Study Evaluating the Feasibility of an Adapted Physical Activity Program During the Hospitalization Phase in Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment

PREVAPA
Start date: March 2024
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

This is a non-randomized, non-controlled feasibility study which will take place at the Besançon University Hospital in the conventional hospitalization department. It will be carried out with patients hospitalized in the conventional hospitalization department of the medical oncology department of Besançon University Hospital. At entry, after presenting the study and obtaining non-opposition from patients, an initial assessment will be carried out before the APA program. This assessment will include an evaluation of physical parameters (measurements of body composition, functional capacities, autonomy in activities of daily living and muscular strength), as well as an evaluation of quality of life relating to health and motivation to practice physical activity. At the end of the initial assessment, an APA program supervised (individually and in a room) by an APA teacher will be offered to patients. The sessions will be offered daily to patients (maximum 5 times/week). They will last on average 20 minutes each depending on the fatigue, pain and fitness of the patients. The objectives pursued are mainly an improvement in functional independence and mobility.

NCT ID: NCT06318338 Recruiting - Cancer Clinical Trials

Virtual Reality to Promote Relaxation Prior to Simulation

Start date: March 2024
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of a pre-simulation virtual reality (VR) platform designed to promote relaxation for cancer patients planned for radiation therapy (RT).

NCT ID: NCT06317961 Recruiting - Cancer Clinical Trials

Pilot Study on the Use of iENTER, iCONSENT and iPARTICIPATE E-tools

Start date: April 5, 2023
Phase:
Study type: Observational

Precision oncology is the future of fighting cancer. Cancer Core Europe (CCE) developed a precision medicine trial, i.e. the Basket of Basket (BoB) study, to provide personalised treatment to a large number of patients by incorporating a molecular profiling platform. The EU-funded CCE_DART project, developed within the CCE Consortium, is aimed at improving efficiency and transform platform trials into data-rich translational research programmes. Within the CCE_DART project working area D "Patient involvement through information and partnership" three interconnected web e-tools were developed aimed at promoting patient information, recruitment, and involvement as well as facilitating adherence to the CCE BoB trial: 1) iENTER: informative web site addressed to potential BoB trial participants, their caregivers, patients' advocates, and the public; 2) iCONSENT: web app for remote management of the informed consent process in the CCE BoB trial.3) iPARTICIPATE: web app allowing remote access to BoB trial patients trial visits calendar, medications list and posology, to upload documents and download reports, messaging between patients and clinical staff. The main objective of this study is to carry out field testing and assess usability of the e-tools iENTER, iCONSENT and iPARTICIPATE. The study is also addressed at collecting patients' suggestions for improvements of the e-tools.