Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:10 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 8:44 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT03530969
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2024-02-20
First Post:
2018-05-08
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Geriatric Communication Skills Training Program for Oncology Clinicians
Sponsor:
Organization:
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