RecruitingNCT06433349

A Multi-center Investigation of Family Health.

A Multi-center Investigation of Family Health, Needs, Perceived Support, Self-efficacy and Quality of Life During the Cancer Trajectory: A Longitudinal Mixed Methods Study Among Danish Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers

Sponsor

Odense University Hospital

Enrollment

240 participants

Start Date

May 13, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Breast Cancer Colorectal, Cancer Prostate Cancer Hematologic Neoplasms Caregivers

Summary

The current healthcare system is unable to identify burdened and vulnerable families affected by cancer, partly due to a lack of knowledge of how cancer affects family health during treatment and survivorship. Recent reviews have documented a general lack of cancer studies including both the patient and the family, and a particular deficiency in studies including more than the spouse. The principal aim of this study is to investigate family health, needs and perceived support, quality of life, self-efficacy, depression, stress and resilience in both patients with cancer and their families across the cancer trajectory. Additionally, the study seeks to identify particularly burdened and vulnerable families and investigate contributing factors to their vulnerability.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This Danish multi-center study is looking at the health and wellbeing of patients with cancer and their family caregivers over time, to understand the impact of cancer on the whole family unit and identify where extra support is needed. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a patient over 18 years old who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, or lymphoma, and you are receiving treatment with curative intent (aiming to cure the cancer) - OR you are a caregiver (over 18) appointed by one of these patients - You can read and understand Danish well enough to give written informed consent and complete questionnaires **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are not able to understand or give written informed consent - You cannot speak Danish or complete questionnaires in Danish Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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