The goal of this research study is to learn about the quality of life, experiences with treatment, and healthcare costs of patients who are receiving long-term treatment for venous thromboembolism (VTE) that is related to cancer. This is an investigational study. Up to 260 participants will be enrolled in this multicenter study. Up to 170 will take part in MD Anderson.
If you agree to take part in this study, you will complete 2 questionnaires either at an already-scheduled clinic visit or over the phone at the time you join this study and then about 30 days, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after that. These questionnaires will be about your quality of life and experiences with treatment for VTE. It should take less than 10 minutes to complete the questionnaires each time. Information from your medical record may also be collected at these time points. Your participation will be over after the last questionnaires are completed at about 12 months after you enroll in the study.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
260
Questionnaires completed at the time participant joins this study and then about 30 days, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after that. Questionnaires will be about quality of life and experiences with treatment for venous thromboembolism (VTE). It should take less than 10 minutes to complete the questionnaires each time.
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States
RECRUITINGFundacion Valle del Lili
Cali, Colombia
RECRUITINGHospital Clinic
Barcelona, Carrer de Villarroel, 170, Spain
RECRUITINGSelf-Reported Adherence to Anticoagulation
Adherence categorized as "adequate" versus "non-adequate" based on the Morisky scale.
Time frame: Baseline up to 6 months
HRQL Variables in Patients for Cancer-Related VTE Treated with Anticoagulation
The HRQL variables measured using a deep venous thrombosis quality of life questionnaire: DVTQOL.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months
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Hospital German Trias i Pujol
Barcelona, Spain
RECRUITING