Training plus support to improve palliative care for advanced cancer
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a program called Project ECHO can improve the quality of palliative care (comfort-focused care) for people with advanced cancer and their caregivers in underserved areas. It also involves training local health care providers so they can better support patients and families over time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and have advanced cancer
- You are scheduled to receive care at a participating primary care clinic
- You and your main caregiver (18+) can be reached for follow-up by phone or in person
- Your doctor expects you may live at least 1 more year
- You and your caregiver can read and understand English (as judged by the clinician)
- A main health care provider involved in the program joins Project ECHO for about 2 years and agrees to follow the study plan
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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