An Informational and Supportive Care Intervention for Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer (NCT05914766)
PATHWAYS: An Informational and Supportive Care Intervention for Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of conducting a randomized trial of a brief psychoeducational intervention versus enhanced usual care for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer who are initiating neoadjuvant multimodality treatment.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- PATHWAYS (BEHAVIORAL)
- Enhanced usual care (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Boston, Massachusetts
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (617) 724-4000
Email: klau-min@mgh.harvard.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.