Socioeconomic Influences on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Cancer Treatment

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

300 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2001-09-30

Study Completion Date

2003-08-31

Brief Summary

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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

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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.

Conditions

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Neoplasms

Keywords

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Complementary Therapies

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

DEFINED_POPULATION

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Cancer diagnosis
* Able to read and understand English

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Principal Investigators

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June L. Chan, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Michigan

Locations

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Assarian Cancer Center

Novi, Michigan, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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R21AT000880

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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