RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07068477

Adaptation of a Values Assessment Tool

Values Assessment Tailored for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer and Their Caregivers: Adaptation and Pilot Study of a Values Assessment Tool (VAsT)


Sponsor

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jan 5, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of values assessment tool on patient and caregiver perception of decisional conflict, and communication with their oncology clinician.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is adapting and testing a values-clarification tool — a structured questionnaire or exercise that helps patients clearly identify their personal priorities, goals, and what matters most to them in life and in treatment — for use with people who have metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer. The goal is to support richer conversations between patients and their doctors about treatment options. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You have been diagnosed with metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer - You can read and understand English - You receive care or plan to receive care at the North Carolina Cancer Hospital or an affiliated community cancer clinic **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to provide consent or communicate verbally - You cannot read or understand English - You are currently enrolled in hospice care Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALValues Assessment Tool

The Values Assessment Tool was provided to the participants at baseline and every clinic visit for 3 months


Locations(1)

UNC Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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