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Social-Psychological Aspects of Orbital Exenteration

NCT00601744 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 33

Last updated 2013-01-10

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Summary

The goal of this research study is to learn about the social and emotional factors that may affect the quality of life of patients with cancer of the eye or eye area who have had their facial appearance changed due to an orbital exenteration.

Conditions

  • Eye Cancer

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Audio-Taped Interview

Meeting with a research staff member either in person or by phone, lasting 2 to 2 1/2 hours Arm 1: Questions about emotional well-being, appearance, coping ability with the cancer, and the types of social relations and support available (such as relationships with friends and family) Arm 2: Questions regarding if and how social relations may have been affected by his/her cancer experiences after the orbital exenteration.

BEHAVIORAL

Questionnaire

5-10 minute questionnaire to be completed after the interview.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Bita Esmaeli, MD · M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-01-31
Primary Completion
2013-01-31
Completion
2013-01-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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