A Pilot Randomized Trial of a Comprehensive Transitional Care Program for Colorectal Cancer Patients
Not Applicable
Withdrawn
- Conditions
- Comprehensive Transitional Care ProgramColorectal Cancer
- Registration Number
- NCT02202096
- Brief Summary
The primary hypothesis is that a comprehensive transitional care program based on the premise of a patient-centered medical home versus routine care reduces emergency room visits and hospital readmissions without increasing costs among cancer patients undergoing surgery at a large safety-net hospital.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- WITHDRAWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
- Diagnosis of colorectal cancer
- Adults, Age 18 years or older
- Undergoing surgery for either palliative cure or palliation
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients not expected to survive hospital based on the operating surgeon's opinion
- Children under the age of 18 years
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Number of post-operative ER visits and readmissions up to 30 days postoperatively The number of times the patient returned to the ER and/or was readmitted to the hospital withing 30 days following their surgery
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms underpin transitional care in colorectal cancer post-surgery recovery?
How does a patient-centered medical home model compare to standard care for medically underserved colorectal cancer patients?
Are there specific biomarkers that identify colorectal cancer patients most likely to benefit from transition coaching and follow-up interventions?
What adverse events are associated with comprehensive transitional care programs in oncology settings and how are they managed?
How do timely primary care provider communication strategies impact readmission rates in colorectal cancer surgical patients?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital
🇺🇸Houston, Texas, United States
Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital🇺🇸Houston, Texas, United States