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Cancer and Literacy in Health

This study, called 'Cancer and Literacy in Health,' aims to understand how well people with cancer understand health information. Researchers are using a special questionnaire to measure how easy or difficult health messages are for patients to grasp. This is important because understanding health information can help people make better decisions about their care. The study is being done in a hospital in France and involves patients who are 18 years or older and have either received or are currently receiving cancer treatment there. It's a simple, non-invasive study where participants just fill out a questionnaire. The goal is to make sure health information is clear and accessible for everyone affected by cancer.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche

Enrolment target

1,300

Start

18 Aug 2021

Estimated completion

31 Mar 2025

Cancer

What is this study about?

This study, called 'Cancer and Literacy in Health', is designed to look at something called 'health literacy' specifically for people who have or have had cancer. Health literacy is about how well individuals can find, understand, and use health information and services to make good health decisions. For people with cancer, this is really important because treatments and health advice can be complex.

The researchers in this study are using a special questionnaire. This questionnaire has been developed to help measure how well people understand health information. They are testing it with French-speaking patients to make sure it works well and gives accurate results in that language and cultural context. The main aim is to create a reliable tool that can help identify if patients find health information easy or difficult to understand.

Ultimately, the findings from this study could help healthcare providers and organisations create clearer, simpler health information for people with cancer. This would mean better communication between patients and their healthcare teams, helping patients to feel more confident and informed about their condition and treatment choices.

Key takeaways

Aims to improve health information for cancer patients.
Involves completing a simple questionnaire.
No new medicines or extra hospital visits required.
Your input could help future patients.
Participation is voluntary and confidential.

Who may be eligible?

To take part in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old. You must also have been a patient at the Hôpital privé des Peupliers in France for cancer treatment, either recently or in the past. You'll be asked if you're happy for your information to be used for the research.

There are a few reasons why you might not be able to join. If you've told the hospital that you don't want your medical information used for research, then this study won't be for you. Also, if you're currently under legal protection, such as guardianship, you won't be able to participate.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Have you been treated for cancer at Hôpital privé des Peupliers?
Are you happy for your medical information to be used for research?
Are you not under any legal guardianship or protection?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you are eligible and choose to take part, your involvement in this study will be very straightforward. You won't need to take any new medicines or attend extra hospital visits. Instead, you'll simply be asked to fill out a questionnaire. This questionnaire is designed to understand how well you interpret health information. There's no follow-up required after you complete the questionnaire, and your participation will end once you've finished it. The process is non-invasive and should not take a significant amount of your time.

Potential risks and benefits

A potential benefit of taking part is contributing to research that could help make health information clearer and easier to understand for future cancer patients. This could lead to better support and understanding for many. As this study only involves completing a questionnaire, the direct risks to you are very low. Your information will be kept confidential. Remember, joining any study is completely your choice, and you are free to change your mind and withdraw at any time without giving a reason, and it will not affect your care.

Locations (1)

Hôpital Privé des Peupliers, Ramsay Santé
Verified postcode
Paris, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is 'health literacy'?

Health literacy is about how well people can find, understand, and use health information to make good decisions about their health.

Do I need to be currently receiving cancer treatment to join?

No, you can participate if you've had cancer treatment at the specified hospital at any point, not just currently.

Will taking part affect my cancer care?

No, taking part in this study will not affect your current or future cancer treatment or care in any way.

How long will the questionnaire take to complete?

The study description doesn't say exactly, but typically these kinds of questionnaires are designed to be completed within a reasonable amount of time.

Is my personal information kept private?

Yes, any information you provide will be kept confidential and used only for research purposes, respecting your privacy.

How to find out more

Charlotte NGO, MD

charlotte.ngo@senogyneco.com 06 64 12 31 05 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.