Explores unmet needs of people living after cancer treatment
Asks cancer survivors and caregivers about needs left unmet after treatment.
Key facts
- Who runs it
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- Where
- Reggio Emilia, ItalySee the site
- Trial code
- Registry title
- The Unmet Needs of Cancer Survivors in Ausl IRCCS Reggio Emilia
- Status
- Recruiting
- People taking part
- 45 people, planned
- Started
- 20 Apr 2023
- Planned end
- Oct 2025
- Type of study
- Observational, 3 groups
- Treatments tested
- Focus Groups or Interviews
- Record updated
- 9 December 2024
Who can take part
AI summary
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults who finished the acute phase of treatment for breast, prostate, thyroid, colorectal, multiple myeloma or lymphoma cancer. Caregivers and stakeholders can also join.
- Age
- 18 years or over
- Sex
- All sexes
- Disease stage
- Breast, prostate, thyroid, colorectal, multiple myeloma or lymphoma cancer in the past years. The acute phase of treatment is finished. They are in follow-up or on maintenance treatment.
- Earlier treatment
- Must have completed the acute phase of cancer treatment.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Does not wish to participate
- Does not understand or speak Italian
- Significant cognitive impairment, learning difficulty or communication difficulty that makes joining an interview or focus group impractical
The registry criteria, word for word
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Who can take part
- Adult aged18 years or over
- Individuals who have a history of breast, prostate, thyroid, colorectal, multiple myeloma or lymphoma cancer within the past years who have completed the acute phase of treatment, and are in follow-up or are receiving maintenance treatment
- Caregivers for an individual who meets the above criteria, who are aged 18 years or over
- Stakeholders for individual who meets the above criteria, who are aged 18 years or over
Who cannot take part
- Individuals with significant cognitive impairment, learning difficulty, or communication difficulty such that understanding the nature of the study, the interview questions, or participating in a focus group or an on-line or in-presence interview would not be practical
- Individuals who do not wish to participate
- Individuals who do not understand and/or speak Italian
Where in Italy
- Casa della Salute ex SpallanzaniReggio Emilia, ItalyContact: Angela Contri, MATaking people
About the trial
What the trial wants to find out
This qualitative study seeks to explore the unmet needs of individuals who have recently undergone a cancer diagnosis and completed the acute phase of treatment. The primary objective is to utilize the experiences of patients, caregivers, and stakeholders to enhance the aftercare provided to cancer survivors. By delving into patient perceptions regarding unmet needs in cancer aftercare, the study aims to identify areas for redesigning and improving services to minimize these needs and ultimately enhance patient outcomes. Importantly, the investigation incorporates insights from patients, their caregivers, and stakeholders.
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The research will employ qualitative methods, specifically focus groups and interviews, to gather comprehensive perspectives from individuals in the Ausl IRCCS Reggio Emilia district who have completed treatment for breast, prostate, colorectal, thyroid, and multiple myeloma cancers. Including patients with diverse cancer types is crucial for capturing a broad spectrum of experiences.
During data collection, both focus group discussions and interviews will be recorded in audio format and transcribed verbatim. This meticulous approach ensures an accurate representation of participants' voices and experiences. The subsequent analysis will employ a combination of framework and thematic analysis to extract meaningful insights and synthesize the data effectively.
The study's ultimate goal is to leverage the findings to optimize aftercare services for cancer survivors within the local context of Ausl IRCCS Reggio Emilia. By incorporating the perspectives of patients, caregivers, and stakeholders, the research aims to contribute valuable insights that can inform the redesign and improvement of aftercare services, ultimately benefitting cancer survivors in the region.
The 3 groups in the trial
- Cancer Survivors
Treatment: Focus Groups or Interviews
- Cancer Survivors Caregiver
Family members or/and caregivers
Treatment: Focus Groups or Interviews
- Cancer Survivors Stakeholders
Health professionals, patients associations
Treatment: Focus Groups or Interviews
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
Print a page for my doctorData and sources
- Registry record
- Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Official title
- The Unmet Needs of Cancer Survivors in Ausl IRCCS Reggio Emilia Reality: a Qualitative Study and Framework Analysis
- Plain-language title
- Explores unmet needs of people living after cancer treatmentGenerated from the registry record. The registry title is the official one.
- AI summary
- From the trial's eligibility criteria. Read by machine on 12 November 2026.
- Record updated
- 9 December 2024