Clinical trial NCT05891730: Examination of Trends in Colorectal Cancer Patients' Clinical Study Experiences
Official title: A Detailed Exploration of The Perspectives and Experiences of Patients in Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trials
Study type: OBSERVATIONAL
Overall status: UNKNOWN
Conditions: Colorectal Cancer
Keywords: colorectal cancer
Lead sponsor: Power Life Sciences Inc.
Sponsor class: INDUSTRY
First posted: 2023-06-07
Enrollment: 500
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Observational model: CASE_CROSSOVER
Time perspective: PROSPECTIVE
Sampling method: PROBABILITY_SAMPLE
Study population: Colorectal cancer patients who are actively considering involvement in an observational clinical study, but have not yet completed enrollment and registration.

Brief summary: Clinical study participation percentages haven't always been fully representative of a given demographic.

Participation in this observational clinical research is extremely valuable since it allows people with colorectal cancer to contribute their own experiences and unique viewpoints.

These vital contributions have the potential to affect the development of novel therapies and support services dramatically.

Trial's findings will be critical in furthering the understanding of colorectal cancer, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.


Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Participant has a diagnosis of colorectal cancer
* Patient has self-identified as planning to enroll in a clinical trial for colorectal cancer
* Patient is at least 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to perform regular electronic reporting
* Any mental or medical condition that prevents the patient from giving informed consent or participating in the trial
* Pregnant or lactating woman

Primary outcomes:
measure: Rate of patients who decide to enroll in a colorectal cancer clinical study.
timeFrame: 3 months
measure: Number of colorectal cancer patients who remain in clinical trial until completion.
timeFrame: 12 months
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: San Francisco
country: United States
facility: Power Life Sciences
state: California
Study officials:
affiliation: Power Life Sciences Inc.
name: Michael B Gill
role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
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