Impact of Physician Behavior on Cancer Distress

Mayo Clinic

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm; Malignant Solid Neoplasm

Treatments: Other: Non-Interventional Study

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07325006

NCI-2025-09164 (Registry Identifier)

ROR2503

24-011548 (Other Identifier)

Details and patient eligibility

About

This evaluates the impact of physician behaviors and other factors experienced during radiation treatment influence distress levels in cancer patients.

Enrollment: 5,000 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Adult (age 18+ years old)
• Must have a diagnosis of neoplasm
• Must be actively undergoing radiation therapy (RT) or have completed RT within the last month at Mayo Clinic in Rochester
• Able to read and write in English
• Must have email and Mayo Clinic patient portal access

Exclusion criteria

• Patients who have not yet started RT
• Patients who have been seen in consultation but not recommended for radiation

Trial design

5,000 participants in 1 patient group

Observational

Description:

Patients complete a survey and have their medical records reviewed on study. Patients who score a 7 or higher on the NCCN distress thermometer receive distress management patient education materials and recommendation to follow up with their care team.

Treatment:

Other: Non-Interventional Study