Plain-English translation of NCT04988009 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center want to understand how patients feel about the quality of care they receive for brain and spinal cord tumors when visiting their doctor by telemedicine (video appointment) compared to in-person visits. The study will survey about 200 patients and review their medical records to see if there are differences in how satisfied patients are, how long visits take, and what topics get discussed during each type of appointment.
As telemedicine becomes more common in cancer care, doctors need to know whether patients feel they receive the same quality of care through a video visit as they do in person. This research will help improve how brain cancer care is delivered, whether remotely or face-to-face.
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If you join this study, a researcher will call you by telephone to ask questions about how satisfied you were with your recent neuro-oncology appointment and the quality of care you received. The survey should take about 20–30 minutes. At the same time, the research team will review your medical records to see what topics were discussed during your visit and track whether you needed emergency or urgent care within a month afterward. There are no additional visits or treatments required — just the phone survey.
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United States
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
August 2020
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Barbara J O'Brien, MD
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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