RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07730164

One-Page Truth-Telling Aid for Cancer Disclosure

A One-Page Truth-Telling Aid for Cancer Disclosure in Taiwan: A Two-Arm Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

Chang Gung University

Enrollment

400 participants

Start Date

Nov 27, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a one-page communication aid can improve communication between physicians and patients with cancer during cancer-related truth-telling consultations. The one-page aid is designed to help physicians quickly understand patients' preferences and needs before the consultation. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the one-page communication aid improve patients' satisfaction with how cancer-related information is explained? * Does the one-page communication aid reduce patients' emotional distress after the consultation? * Does the one-page communication aid improve physicians' confidence in communicating cancer-related information? Researchers will compare patients whose physicians receive the one-page communication aid with patients whose physicians provide usual care with a blank sheet for patients to write down questions. This comparison will help determine whether the one-page aid improves communication, emotional outcomes, and physician confidence. Participants will: * Complete questionnaires before and after the consultation * Receive either the one-page communication aid or a blank sheet, depending on their physician's group * Complete follow-up questionnaires at 3 months and 6 months after the consultation Physicians will also complete brief questionnaires about their communication confidence at baseline, 1 week after recruitment of their first enrolled patient, 3 months, and 6 months.


Eligibility

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Blank Sheet and a behavioral approach called One-Page Truth-Telling Aid for people with communication about health information, communication research, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALOne-Page Truth-Telling Aid

The One-Page Truth-Telling Aid is a brief communication aid completed with patients before the consultation. It summarizes patients' disclosure preferences, communication needs, and questions for the physician. Patients are encouraged to provide the aid to their participating physician at the beginning of the consultation to support patient-centered communication.

BEHAVIORALBlank Sheet

The blank sheet is provided to patients before the consultation and may be used to write down questions or concerns. It does not include structured questions about disclosure preferences or communication needs.


Locations(1)

Chang Gung University

Taoyuan, Taiwan

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