CanCommunicate: Efficacy of optimising communication for people with brain cancer and their families
Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
- Conditions
- Brain cancerCancer - Brain
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12623000039684
- Lead Sponsor
- Emma Finch
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
Aged 18 years or over, diagnosis of primary brain tumour (including benign, lower-grade glioma and higher-grade glioma) which is consistent with the clinical population seen in the multidisciplinary clinic at the recruiting hospital, post-initial cancer treatment, and able to participate in assessment and intervention sessions (with communication support as required).
Exclusion Criteria
Diagnosis other than primary brain cancer (e.g., brain metastases), comorbid substance abuse or psychiatric disorder not effectively managed, or experiencing rapid deterioration in health which limits engagement in the intervention.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Communication disability will be assessed using the Comprehensive Aphasia Test (CAT) Disability Questionnaire (DQ)[ Baseline, end of the intervention time period (primary endpoint) and 6 weeks later<br><br> ]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method