ABC Survey - do we Meet the Needs of Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer?

The study will follow a descriptive design involving a survey. Data collection will involve paper based questionnaires. The questionnaires have been developed in conjunction with breast cancer support groups associated with the Irish Cancer Society and patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Metastatic Breast Cancer Breast Diseases Breast Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, Ireland

About this study

The purpose of the study is to identify and categorise the need of Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) patients in Ireland with particular focus on; quality of life, symptom burden and access to and value of support available.

The study also aims to evaluate future service developments that will provide support to these patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Signed written informed consent
Clinical diagnosis of MBC
Female aged 18 years or older
Able to complete the questionnaires independently

Exclusion criteria

Any patient who does not meet the above mentioned inclusion criteria.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Needs of MBC patients in Ireland

Time frame: Following analysis of the questionnaires completed by the patients, estimated 24 months

The needs of MBC patients to be identified and categorised with particular focus on; quality of life, symptom burden and access to and value of available support

Secondary outcomes

Future service developments

Time frame: Following analysis of the questionnaires completed by patients, estimated 24 months

Evaluation of future service developments that will provide support to these patients

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cancer Trials Ireland

Network

Registry information

Official study title

ABC Survey: Are we Meeting the Needs of Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer (ABC) in Ireland? A Nationwide Survey

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2015
First posted: Jan 31, 2014
Registry last updated: Mar 30, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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