Investigating Participation Patterns Among Stage IV Melanoma Patients
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Stage IV Melanoma. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- United States
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Understanding Patient Engagement Trends in Stage IV Melanoma Clinical Trials
Overview
Clinical trials, specifically focused on stage IV melanoma, are crucial in assessing the safety and efficacy of new treatments for this disease. These trials serve as fundamental instruments in determining whether emerging medications outperform standard therapies, providing compelling evidence to support wider implementation. The main goal is to thoroughly scrutinize trial completion rates and voluntary withdrawals among this particular group of patients.
Primary outcome measures
- Number of stage IV melanoma patients who decide to enroll in a clinical research [Time frame: 3 months]
- Rate of stage IV melanoma patients who remain in clinical trial to trial completion [Time frame: 12 months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Aged ≥ 18 years old
- Diagnosis of stage IV melanoma
- Able to comprehend the investigational nature of the protocol and provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- Female patients who are currently pregnant or nursing
- Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial.
- Inability to perform regular electronic reporting
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-crossover
Study locations
United States · 1 center
- Power Life Sciences — San Francisco
Publications
- Scott JF, Conic RZ, Thompson CL, Gerstenblith MR, Bordeaux JS. Stage IV melanoma of unknown primary: A population-based study in the United States from 1973 to 2014. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Aug;79(2):258-265.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.03.021. Epub 2018 Mar 23. PMID 29580859
- Wevers KP, Hoekstra HJ. Stage IV melanoma: completely resectable patients are scarce. Ann Surg Oncol. 2013 Jul;20(7):2352-6. doi: 10.1245/s10434-013-2881-1. Epub 2013 Feb 8. PMID 23392854
- Luen S, Wong SW, Mar V, Kelly JW, McLean C, McArthur GA, Haydon A. Primary Tumor Thickness is a Prognostic Factor in Stage IV Melanoma: A Retrospective Study of Primary Tumor Characteristics. Am J Clin Oncol. 2018 Jan;41(1):90-94. doi: 10.1097/COC.0000000000000226. PMID 26325493
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06093594 · 74815433