A Study of Risk Factors for the COVID-19 Virus Infection

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK)

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: COVID-19 Infections in Cancer Patients

Treatments: Other: Questionnaires

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04697927

20-418

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to collect information that will help the reasearchers learn more about COVID-19 infections in cancer patients, and to find out about the effects of these infections on cancer treatment and outcomes. The research study involves asking people to complete a series of online questionnaires that include questions about their medical history, lifestyle, and risk factors related to the COVID-19 infection. The study will enroll both MSK patients and their household family members.

Enrollment: 389 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

MSK Patients

• All individuals who have had at least one point of contact since January 1st 2019 as a patient, including visiting an MSK facility for treatment, clinical evaluation, follow-up or screening, COVID-related screening, or a telehealth visit. Household Members of MSK Patients
• Individuals aged 18 or older
• Currently reside in the same household of MSK patients enrolled onto this protocol
• Have an email account

Exclusion criteria

• Impaired decision-making capacity as noted in EHR
• Current MSK employee

Trial design

389 participants in 2 patient groups

MSK Patients

Description:

Patients include those undergoing cancer screening and treatment as well as cancer survivors that received COVID-related care. Both adult and pediatric patients will be included.

Treatment:

Other: Questionnaires

Household Members (identified by MSK Patient)

Description:

Individuals over the age of 18 (i.e., individuals currently living in the same household as the MSK enrollee).

Treatment:

Other: Questionnaires