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Dr Sam H. Ahmedzai
+44 (0)121 414 6372
SPECIAL@trials.bham.ac.uk


Dr Ann Pope
+44 (0)121 414 6372
SPECIAL@trials.bham.ac.uk


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Be Part of Research - Trial Details - SPECIAL: Standard or Palliative Care in Advanced Lung Cancer - Does early referral of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer to UK specialist palliative care services make a difference in their quality of life or survival?
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SPECIAL: Standard or Palliative Care in Advanced Lung Cancer - Does early referral of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer to UK specialist palliative care services make a difference in their quality of life or survival?

Stopped

Open to: All Genders

Age: Adult

Birmingham Sheffield Glasgow Birmingham

Medical Conditions

Stage IV non-small cell lung cancer
specialist palliative care

This information is provided directly by researchers and we recognise that it isn't always easy to understand. We are working with researchers to improve the accessibility of this information.


Not provided at time of registration

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

01 Sep 2015 03 Mar 2016

Interventional

Intervention Type : Other
Intervention Description : Feasibility study : All patients will be asked to complete a Sheffield Profile for Assessment and Referral for Care (SPARC) holistic needs questionnaire (a copy of the last form completed by the patient to be sent with the referral letter to specialist palliative care (SPC), if and when this occurs).

Randomised trial: Study arms:Arm A : Standard of care (i.e., standard referral to SPC, if patient is willing)Arm B : sub-randomisation Arm B1 : Early SPC referral + standard of care Arm B2 : Early SPC referral + standard of care + SPARC assessment




You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


1. ECOG performance score 42. Prognosis of ≤2 weeks3. Participation in another local competing supportive or palliative care trial4. Dementia, delirium or other lack of capacity or communication which renders the patient unable to participate in the trial5. Any other psychological disorder which, in the view of the investigator, renders the patient unable to participate 6. Unable to communicate in English or with the use of an interpreter


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
    City Hospital
    Birmingham
    B18 7QH
  • Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Weston Park Hospital
    Sheffield
    S10 2JF
  • NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
    Stobhill Hospital
    Glasgow
    G12 0XH
  • University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
    Queen Elizabeth Hospital
    Birmingham
    B15 2TH

This information has not yet been provided by the study team. You'll have an opportunity to discuss any risks and benefits that may be associated with this study prior to consenting to taking part.

Dr Ann Pope
+44 (0)121 414 6372
SPECIAL@trials.bham.ac.uk


Dr Sam H. Ahmedzai
+44 (0)121 414 6372
SPECIAL@trials.bham.ac.uk



The study is sponsored by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and funded by National Institute for Health Research.



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