Loneliness in Cancer Patients: A Qualitative Study
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 18-006579
Sponsor Protocol Number: 18-006579
About this study
The purpose of this study is to characterize, using the patients’ own words, the experience of loneliness (or lack of privacy) that may be felt on inpatient units.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults age ≥ 18 years.
- English speaking adults.
- Patients admitted to Methodist Hospital.
- Patients receiving inpatient services for any cancer related disease management.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with disabilities that render them unable to consent to the study.
- Patients unable to verbally communicate responses to interview questions.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Aminah Jatoi, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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