Around 1 in 5 people diagnosed with cancer in the UK take part in a clinical trial.
A study comparing different ways of supporting people with cancer in the community
Cancer type:
All cancer types
Status:
Results
Phase:
Other
This study compared a holistic needs assessment with the usual care people with cancer receive in the community.
More about this trial
Holistic needs assessment is a way of caring that asks you to think about any concerns you may have. These could be practical, physical, social, emotional or spiritual concerns. After identifying any concerns, you can talk to a health care professional who will offer any support, guidance or information as needed.
We know from earlier research that people at cancer clinics value having the opportunity of talking about their concerns and problems.
The researchers wanted to compare the holistic needs assessment with the routine care people have when they are receiving 
in the community for their cancer.
The aim was to find out if the holistic needs assessment can improve the quality of care for people receiving palliative care in the community.
Summary of results
This study never finished as the team were not able to recruit enough people to take part. So there will be no results available.
Recruitment start:
Recruitment end:
How to join a clinical trial
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Please note - unless we state otherwise in the summary, you need to talk to your doctor about joining a trial.
Chief Investigator
Dr Austyn Snowden
Supported by
Macmillan Cancer Support
NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Freephone 0808 800 4040
Last review date
CRUK internal database number:
Oracle 11895
Please note - unless we state otherwise in the summary, you need to talk to your doctor about joining a trial.
Around 1 in 5 people take part in clinical trials
