Description Module

Description Module

The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.

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Description Module


Ignite Creation Date: 2025-12-25 @ 4:15 AM
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NCT ID: NCT00871520
Brief Summary: The accuracy of clinical survival estimates is tested in comparison to objective prognostic scores.
Detailed Description: * At presentation a clinical survival estimate is obtained in each patient. * Survival is also estimated using published prognostic scores in palliative care. * Prognostic scores based on blood samples, general symptoms, complaints, and performance status are calculated and validated, respectively * Each patient completes questionnaires on psychological distress * Survival estimates are limited to 6 months. * Each patient is followed for at least 6 months.
Study: NCT00871520
Study Brief:
Protocol Section: NCT00871520