Early palliative care via phone or video for advanced cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests if a phone or video palliative care program (called STEP2) works as well as in-person care for people with advanced cancer. It aims to improve quality of life and manage symptoms.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have advanced (stage 4) breast, prostate, lung, or pancreatic cancer that is not responding to standard hormone therapy.
- Your oncologist believes you have 6 to 36 months to live.
- You are able to complete a short symptom survey online before each appointment.
- You can read and understand English well enough to fill out the study questionnaires.
- You do not already see a specialized palliative care team.
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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