Coping With Glioblastoma: A Study of Communication Between Physicians, Patients, and Caregivers



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Cancer, Brain Cancer
Therapuetic Areas:Oncology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:8/31/2018
Start Date:February 2015
End Date:February 2019
Contact:Eli Diamond, MD
Phone:212-639-7576

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The purpose of this study is to learn more about the way physicians communicate with brain
tumor patients. This study will look at how oncologists provide information about brain
tumors, brain scan results, and treatment options. This study will look at how oncologists
provide information about brain tumors, brain scan results, and treatment options.
Ultimately, the investigators hope to use these findings to improve communication between
patients, caregivers and their doctors.


Inclusion Criteria:

Patient Inclusion Criteria:

- 18 years or older

- Pathologic diagnosis of WHO grade IV glioma, as per MSKCC medical record or outside
medical record.

- In the judgment of the consenting professional, proficiency in English that will allow
the participant to be able to complete study questionnaires and assessments. Many of
the study assessments are available only in English.

- At the time of consent, orientation to self, place, month and year

Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:

- 18 years or older

- Identified by the patient as a relative, friend, or partner with whom he or she has a
significant relationship and who provides him or her informal (unpaid) care (i.e.,
physical or emotional assistance).

- In the judgment of the consenting professional, proficiency in English that will allow
to complete study questionnaires and assessments. Many of the study assessments are
available only in English.

Oncologist Inclusion Criteria:

- Treating Neuro-Oncologist in the Department of Neurology

Exclusion Criteria:

Patient Exclusion Criteria:

- A patient will be excluded if in the opinion of his/her attending neuro-oncologist or
the covering neuro-oncologist, he does not have the capacity to consent to the study
based on clinical evaluation

- Aphasia precluding comprehension and verbalization of consent to participate, in the
estimation of the attending physician.

Caregiver Exclusion Criteria:

- There are no caregiver exclusion criteria.
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225 Summit Avenue
Montvale, New Jersey 07645
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Burlington, Vermont 05405
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Commack, New York 11725
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2799 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, Michigan 48202
(313) 916-2600
Principal Investigator: Clara Hwang, MD
Phone: 800-436-7936
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500 Westchester Avenue
Harrison, New York 10604
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Middletown, New Jersey 07748
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New YorK, New York 10065
Principal Investigator: Eli Diamond, MD
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