Lung Cancer Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are at least 18 years old and are presenting to the triage area of the MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) Acute Cancer Care Center (ACCC) for treatment
- People who have advanced lung or gastrointestinal (gut/digestive) cancer that has come back or spread, and for which no curative treatment is available
- People who are showing at least 2 of the following 3 concerning symptoms: difficulty breathing, confusion or changes in mental awareness, or a very low ability to carry out daily activities
- People who are able to speak and write in English
- People who are able to give their own consent to participate, or who have a legally authorised representative present who is able to give consent on their behalf
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are already enrolled in hospice care
- People who are in a coma
- People who have a severe intellectual disability
- People who have a documented history of dementia in their medical records
- People who have existing communication barriers, such as aphasia (difficulty using language) or deafness
- People who are new to MD Anderson Cancer Center and do not already have established cancer care at that institution at the time of their visit
- People aged 18 or older who are currently being cared for by a pediatrics (children's) medical team
- People who are pregnant
- People who are currently incarcerated
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Ahmed Elsayem, MD,MPH, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Phone: (713) 745-9911
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Quality Of Life Questionnaire
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 15 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.