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Resilience and Quality of Life Among Cancer Survivors

NCT03466762 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 500

Last updated 2020-01-09

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Summary

The main aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of head \& neck cancer and brain tumors on lives of patients in Pakistan. To the best of the investigators knowledge this will be the first in-depth study to evaluate resilience and quality of life (QoL) among this group of patients. These patients encounter challenges as they battle to maintain optimistic outlook towards life. Resilience and QoL among them changes over time and may be modifiable towards increased well-being. Resilience and QoL are critical components during diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and at the end of life. Hence, these are important traits for promoting positive psychological well-being. Through this study the investigators will be able to identify problems faced by such patients in our setting. the investigators will be able to plan appropriate interventions to improve a person's resiliency and quality of life, reduce depression and anxiety, and increase their satisfaction with life. This study is also aimed to inform healthcare providers and researchers regarding protective or risk characteristics for coping with cancer. Practices and resilience interventions may improve well-being and adherence to care guidelines.

The objectives of our study are:

Primary Objectives:

* To determine resilience and quality of life scores after treatment separately for head \& neck cancer and Brain tumor patients in Pakistan.
* To evaluate important factors associated with resilience and quality of life after treatment separately for head \& neck cancer and Brain tumor patients in Pakistan.

Secondary Objective:

• To examine the relationship between resilience and quality of life after treatment separately for head \& neck cancer and Brain tumor patients in Pakistan.

It will be an analytical cross sectional study design. The study will be conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. Study participants will be men and women greater than 18 years, with brain tumors or head \& neck cancer fulfilling the eligibility criteria. Approximately 250 patients will be recruiting with brain tumors and 250 with head \& neck cancer. Validated tools will be used to measure resilience and QoL.

Conditions

  • Mental Health Wellness 1

Interventions

OTHER

Non applicable

Non applicable

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Aga Khan University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-11-01
Primary Completion
2019-06-30
Completion
2019-06-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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