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Metastatic Cancers Clinical Trial in Houston, TX

Access cutting-edge metastatic cancers treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Houston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Houston

    Convenient for TX residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Houston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Metastatic Cancers Study in Houston

To find out if combining psychoeducational interventions (such as education, counseling, and self-managed therapies) with an open-label placebo can help to improve your quality of life better than either the psychoeducational interventions or the placebo alone.

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Be advanced cancer patients or s or have a history of advanced cancer, having fatigue with severity of ≥ 4/10, on a 0-10 scale (Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale), and presence of fatigue for at least 2 weeks.
Have no clinical evidence of cognitive failure as evidenced by treating clinician assessment at screening (Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale of less than 13/30).
Be aged 18 years or older.
Be willing to complete in-person or with research staff, and able to complete Psychoeducational intervention either in person or virtually within Texas.
Have a hemoglobin level of ≥10 g/dL within 2 weeks of enrollment.
Be able to understand the description of the study and sign a written informed consent.
Have a ECOG performance status score of 0 to 2; and
Be seen at an outpatient clinic at MD Anderson Cancer Center's (MDA) main campus or its Houston Area Locations (HALs)
Able to read, write and speak English

Exclusion Criteria

Have a major contraindication to placebo (e.g., allergy or hypersensitivity to study medications or their constituents), or conditions making adherence difficult as determined by the attending physician.
Be unable to complete the baseline assessment forms or to understand the recommendations for participation in the study.
Be pregnant (as documented in chart) or become pregnant while on study.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Houston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06085716) has an active research site in Houston, TX that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Metastatic Cancers Treatment Options in Houston, TX

If you're searching for metastatic cancers treatment options in Houston, TX, this clinical trial (NCT06085716) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Houston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced metastatic cancers specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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