
"I was delighted to take part in a clinical trial as it has the potential to really help others in the future.”
This study is looking at a tool to help GPs manage the needs of people who have cancer. It is for people who have any type of cancer.
People living with cancer can have problems that they need support with.
Researchers have developed a way of identifying the problems that people with cancer may have and how these problems might be managed.
In this study, GPs in Yorkshire and the North East are using this way to find out how well it works.
The following bullet points list the entry conditions for this study. Talk to your doctor or the study team if you are unsure about any of these. They will be able to advise you.
Who can take part
You may be able to join this study if you go to a GP surgery in Yorkshire or the North East that is taking part in the study and all of the following apply. You:
Who can’t take part
You cannot join this study if any of these apply. You:
You may also ask your carer if they would like to take part in the study. By carer we mean any family member, friend or neighbour who supports you in a way that is important to you. They do not have to be providing “hands-on” personal care.
This is a phase 3 study. The team need 1,080 people from 54 GP surgeries across Yorkshire and the North East to join.
Half the GPs use the new approach and the other half don’t. The GPs can’t choose which group they are in. This is called .
A member of the research team will contact you. They will ask you questions about how you are feeling.
You fill in a questionnaire booklet about:
You can do the questionnaires in person at the GP’s surgery, over the phone or online. They take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to do.
You do the questionnaire again at:
A member of the research team will also phone you at these times.
They will also collect information about your health from your medical records.
There are no hospital visits in this study.
The study team don’t anticipate any problems if you agree to take part.
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Professor Miriam Johnson
Yorkshire Cancer Research
University of Hull
Yorkshire and Humber Clinical Research Network
North East Clinical Research Network
Freephone 0808 800 4040
"I was delighted to take part in a clinical trial as it has the potential to really help others in the future.”