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A Comparison of Healthcare Provider and Caregiver Perception of Discomfort in Advanced Cancer Patients Who Have a Hypoactive Delirium
Led by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Updated on 2026-03-04
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to understand how caregivers perceive the discomfort levels of advanced cancer patients who have hypoactive delirium and are at the end of life. It also compares these caregiver perceptions with those of bedside nurses. The study explores how patient and caregiver demographics and clinical characteristics relate to these perceptions. Participants include caregivers and healthcare providers who will complete questionnaires about their feelings and observations regarding the patient's comfort and symptoms. Caregivers provide demographic information and report on behaviors seen while at the bedside. The study uses surveys to capture perceptions of discomfort from both caregivers and nurses. Participants will provide information through questionnaires about their observations and feelings regarding the patient's discomfort during the patient's active dying phase. Researchers will assess these survey responses over an average period of one year using a Likert scale. The study focuses on gathering data about perceptions without any treatment interventions. The total participation time varies based on the patient's condition and length of stay in the care unit.
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Brief Title
A Comparison of Healthcare Provider and Caregiver Perception of Discomfort in Advanced Cancer Patients Who Have a Hypoactive Delirium
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients with advanced cancer, including locally invasive, metastatic, recurrent, or hematologic malignancies
- Patients admitted to the acute palliative care unit at MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Patients unable to respond to questioning in the past 24 hours as determined by care staff
- Patients considered actively dying, likely to die during admission and not regain consciousness
- Patients with an unpaid adult caregiver at bedside age 18 or older, willing and able to consent, present at bedside at least 3 hours daily
- Unpaid adult caregivers age 18 or older, able to speak and read English, willing to consent, and present at bedside at least 3 hours daily
- Nursing providers in the acute palliative care unit providing direct care to eligible patients
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients with hyperactive or mixed delirium involving high arousal or agitation
- Family member or caregiver unable to provide informed consent or unable to read and speak English
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 1 year
Participants who are eligible are observed while caregivers and healthcare providers complete surveys about patient discomfort and related perceptions.
Ongoing survey assessments during study participation
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
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Research Team
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Michael Tang, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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