Observational Study of Sex Differences in Symptoms During Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment for People With Cancer

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorOHSU Knight Cancer Institute

About this trial

This study aims to learn more about symptoms that patients experience while receiving immunotherapy for cancer.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Age 18 years or older on date of enrollment (Confirmed by review of the date of birth as documented in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and subsequently recorded in a CRF.)

Histologically confirmed diagnosis of cancer and plan to begin SOC immunotherapy for the treatment of cancer per FDA approval and/or National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines (Confirmed by review of cancer diagnosis and treatment plan as documented in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and subsequently recorded in a CRF.)

Treating oncologist anticipates at least 6 consecutive months of SOC immunotherapy (Confirmed by review of the treatment plan as documented in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and subsequently recorded in a CRF.)

Disqualifiers

Diagnosed with breast, prostate, testicular, penile, or gynecologic cancer (Confirmed by review of the cancer diagnosis as documented in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and subsequently recorded in a CRF.)

Previously received immunotherapy (Confirmed by review of cancer treatment history as documented in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and subsequently recorded in a CRF.)

Life expectancy of <6 months at time of enrollment per the treating oncologist (Confirmed by the professional opinion of the treating oncologist and subsequently recorded in a CRF.)

Concurrently receiving a non-immunotherapy treatment, including chemotherapy, biological, or targeted therapy (Confirmed by review of the treatment plan as documented in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and subsequently recorded in a CRF.)

Trial population

Patients who will begin standard-of-care (SOC) immunotherapy for the treatment of cancer at OHSU and Knight Cancer Institute Community Hematology Oncology (CHO) clinics.

Trial design

Design model

Cohort

Time perspective

Prospective

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Non-Interventional Study

    Other intervention

    Non-Interventional Study

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group
Group A: Observational1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Patient-reported symptoms

Will compare the number, severity, and burden of symptoms by sex. Will be assessed using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Common Toxicity Criteria and Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE) version (v)1.0 reporting tool.

Time frame
Baseline, weekly thereafter up to 26 weeks
2

Patient-reported Quality of Life (QOL) - Part 1

Will use the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System 29 (PROMIS-29)

Time frame
Baseline, month 3, month 6
3

Patient-reported QOL - Part 2

PROMIS Cognitive Function instruments

Time frame
Baseline, month 3, month 6
4

Patient-reported QOL - Part 3

Selected questions from the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 to evaluate the impact of immunotherapy on QOL.

Time frame
Baseline, month 3, month 6

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

Sponsors and contacts

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

Lead sponsor

Oregon Health and Science University

Collaborator