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Study NCT ID:
NCT00087932
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-08-18
First Post:
2004-07-15
Brief Title:
Socioeconomic Influences on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Cancer Treatment
Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Organization:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Study Overview
Official Title:
Socioeconomic Diversity of CAM Integration in Oncology
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2006-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether differences in the use of complementary and alternative medicine CAM are influenced by the socioeconomic status and ethnicity of cancer patients
Detailed Description:
The use of CAM is common among patients with cancer However there may be differences in participation treatment preferences and quality of life that are influenced by socioeconomic factors and ethnicity This study will compare two distinct socioeconomic groups to determine differences in CAM use
Participants in this study will complete a questionnaire regarding demographics socioeconomic status disease specifics and facilitators and barriers to CAM use Participation in an introductory seminar and in various CAM programs will be monitored Participants will also complete a quality of life scale that will provide insight into the way different populations perceive and use CAM and will identify potential obstacles to integrating CAM into other cancer treatment programs
Participants in this study will complete a questionnaire regarding demographics socioeconomic status disease specifics and facilitators and barriers to CAM use Participation in an introductory seminar and in various CAM programs will be monitored Participants will also complete a quality of life scale that will provide insight into the way different populations perceive and use CAM and will identify potential obstacles to integrating CAM into other cancer treatment programs
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None