A randomised phase III trial evaluating the efficacy of more intensive written information in patients having radical radiation therapy.
Phase 3
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Anxiety levelsPatient satisfaction.Mental Health - Anxiety
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12605000705684
- Lead Sponsor
- Perth Radiation Oncology Centre
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 212
Inclusion Criteria
The patient must be having radical radiotherapy.The patient must have a good understanding of english.The patient must be able to complete questionnaire unaided.Used only for patients diagnosed with Breast,Lung,Prostate,Rectal and Gynaecological cancer.
Exclusion Criteria
A poor understanding of written english.Significant visual impairment and previous radiation therapy.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The primary outcome is anxiety scores[Measured initially (prior to intervention) and following the intervention at 2 intervals (pre and post radiotherapy).]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The secondary outcome is patient satisfaction.[This is measured following the intervention and prior to commencing radiotherapy.]