Anxiety and Distress Levels in Women With Suspected Endometrial Cancer Seen in the Rapid Access Gynaecology Clinic
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 250
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Anxiety Score for Patients Attending Clinic
研究概览
简要总结
Patients attending the rapid access gynaecology clinic with a suspicion of endometrial cancer are understandably nervous. Few studies have quantified anxiety and distress of patients in this group.
This study surveys anxiety and stress levels of women attending clinic (by filling in an anonymous questionnaire). Additionally, in women who need a tissue biopsy, women are asked to rate their pain scores.
详细描述
Aims:
Quantify the anxiety and stress levels of women attending the Rapid access gynaecology clinic with a suspicion of cancer
Background:
Endometrial cancer is a tumour originating in the endometrium (womb lining); it is the most common gynaecological cancer in the United Kingdom (UK). In 2012, there were almost 100,000 new cases diagnosed in Europe. Endometrial cancer classically presents with postmenopausal bleeding (bleeding after the menopause), or intermenstrual bleeding (bleeding in between periods).
Although routine management for these women does vary, in general a screening test is performed, typically a pelvic (internal) ultrasound to assess the endometrium (womb lining). In cases where the endometrial thickness is above the threshold for investigation -an endometrial biopsy (sampling cells from the womb lining) is indicated. Whilst well tolerated, this can be quite painful.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Cohort
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •All women presenting to rapid access gynaecology clinic with suspected gynaecological cancer
排除标准
- •Anyone lacking capacity.
- •<18years old.
- •Pregnant.
- •Anyone unable to understand English (in absence of translator)
结局指标
主要结局
Anxiety Score for Patients Attending Clinic
时间窗: Immediately before clinic (waiting room)
GAD 7 score - (Generalised Anxiety Disorder assessment 7 score). 7 items each measured and score summated. Scale 0-21.Cut offs 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16+ correlate with anxiety score. Higher levels = worse anxiety
次要结局
- Pain Score if Needing a Tissue Biopsy(Immediately after tissue sample taken.)
- Time Taken for Tissue Sample to be Performed(During tissue biopsy time)