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Impact of a Multidisciplinary End-of-treatment Day Hospital on the Quality of Life of Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

NCT05858424 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 214

Last updated 2026-04-22

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Summary

Rational: 800 cases of cancer per year are diagnosed in France among Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA). This population has been specifically targeted since 2008 by the INCa, leading to the development of structures entirely dedicated to its management. Indeed, the occurrence of cancer in this period of transition leads to specific problems, which require a special attention. The various measures taken since then (Cancer Plan 2014-2019, DGOS instruction in 2016, 10-year strategy to fight cancer 2021-2030) have enabled the implementation of multidisciplinary structures, resulting in better access to care, and consideration of the social, family and relational dimensions of this population. However, the transition from the end of oncology treatment to the follow-up period remains a sensitive period, generating both positive (relief, joy) and negative feelings (uncertainty, feelings of abandonment, anxiety).

The investigators therefore hypothesize that the creation of a multidisciplinary end-of-treatment day hospital (DH) involving at least one medical interview, one psychological consultation and one social interview, would improve the quality of life of these former patients during the first year of oncology follow-up.

Method: This is a clinical research study conducted in a single centre. At their last visit for treatment, the study will be offered to patients. If the participants agree to participate, they will be randomized to benefit from DH in addition to their planned follow-up with their oncologist. The main objective is to compare the quality of life of former patients according to participation in DH or not. 210 patients will be included for a 20-month recruitment period.

Expected results: Throughout the development of DH, the investigators plan to improve the quality of life of former patients during this transitional phase.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Multidisciplinary day hospitalization

This multidisciplinary day hospitalization will consist at least of a psychological interview, an interview with a social worker and a medical interview. The objectives of this medical interview, conducted by a clinician researcher, are to summarize the pathology, the treatment(s) received, and to develop a personalized after-cancer plan. The psychological interview will assess the needs for further care, and will refer the former patient if necessary. The social interview will take stock of the former patient's return to school and/or professional life, and direct him/her to possible applications for social assistance if needed. If needs of supportive care emerge from the history of treatment period, some consultations can be added during the day hospitalization, like an interview with a dietician or an adapted physical activity assessment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Centre Leon Berard

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Amandine BERTRAND, MD · Institut d'Hématologie et d'Oncologie Pédiatrique

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
15 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-11-29
Primary Completion
2026-07-31
Completion
2026-09-30

Countries

  • France

Study Locations

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