Concern and continuity in the care of cancer patients and their carers: development of the intervention

ISRCTN	ISRCTN43339432
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN43339432
Protocol serial number	SDO/13/2001 (e)
Sponsor	University College London (UK)
Funder	NHS Service and Delivery Organisation (UK) [ref: SDO/13/2001 (e)]

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Prof Michael King
Scientific

Dept Mental Health Sciences
Royal Free and University College Medical School
Rowland Hill Street
London
NW3 2PF
United Kingdom

Phone	+44 (0)20 7794 0500
Email	m.king@medsch.ucl.ac.uk

Primary study design	Interventional
Study design	Randomised controlled trial
Secondary study design	Randomised controlled trial
Study type	Participant information sheet
Scientific title
Study objectives	That the development and testing of a complex intervention will lead to improved continuity of care in cancer for patients and those close to them by the delivery of the planned intervention.
Ethics approval(s)	Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied	Continuity of care in cancer
Intervention	A feasibility (phase II) randomised trial in which we are developing and testing a new intervention - this will be a form of care record for teams in which aspects of continuity of care for each patient will be assessed. ECAP - engagement and continuity action plan: a continuity of care risk assessment completed by secondary care workers at multi-disciplinary meeting.
Intervention type	Other
Primary outcome measure(s)	1. Acceptability 2. Practicality and feasibility of ECAP 3. Improved patient experience of engagement with care
Key secondary outcome measure(s)	1. Economic benefits 2. Patient and nominated friend/family member well being
Completion date	30/09/2007

Participant type(s)	Patient
Age group	Adult
Lower age limit	18 Years
Sex	All
Target sample size at registration	80
Key inclusion criteria	1. Aged over 18 years 2. Able to give informed consent 3. Patients diagnosed with breast, lung or colorectal cancer, or their nominated relative or friend
Key exclusion criteria	1. Unable to give informed consent 2. Aged under 18 years
Date of first enrolment	01/04/2006
Date of final enrolment	30/09/2007

Dept Mental Health Sciences

London
NW3 2PF
United Kingdom

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share	No
IPD sharing plan summary	Not provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Output type	Details	Date created	Date added	Peer reviewed?	Patient-facing?
Results article	results	27/01/2009		Yes	No
Participant information sheet	Participant information sheet	11/11/2025	11/11/2025	No	Yes