Giving Information Systematically and Transparently in Lung and GI Cancer Phase 2 (Oncolo-GIST)
Critical Illness, Oncology, Communication
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Critical Illness
Eligibility Criteria
Clinicians
Inclusion Criteria:
- Specialize in Lung and GI cancers
- Currently provide care at the WCM Lung and GI cancer clinics
- Fluent in English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Does not specialize in Lung and GI cancers
- Does not currently provide care at the WCM Lung and GI cancer clinics
- Not fluent in English
Patients
Inclusion Criteria:
- Receiving ongoing care (≥ 2 visits) that includes regular scans
- Progression on at least 1 line of systemic cancer therapy
- Prognosis from an oncologist of less than 12 months
- Receiving care from an oncologist participating in the Oncolo-GIST study
- Fluent in English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Does not specialize in Lung and GI cancers
- Does not currently provide care at the WCM Lung and GI cancer clinics
- Not fluent in English
Sites / Locations
- Weill Cornell Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Oncolo-GIST Arm - Patients
Usual Care Arm - Patients
Oncolo-GIST Arm - Physicians
Usual Care Arm - Physicians
Patients assigned to this arm will discuss scan results revealing progressive disease with an Oncolo-GIST trained physician. Oncolo-GIST: Behavioral: Oncolo-GIST Oncolo-GIST is a brief, manualized communication intervention that guides oncologists in "gist communication" by itemizing 4 key steps in the process of imparting prognostic information. Topics covered include: Principles of introducing prognosis in the setting of worsened scan results Coupling communicating realistic prognoses with psychological support (e.g., saying "average life-expectancy is months…" with emphasizing that the oncology team "will always provide care for you") Addressing informational needs and psychological reactions Applying proven techniques for supporting patients who are reluctant to discuss prognosis.
Patients assigned to this arm will will discuss scan results revealing progressive disease with a physician that was not trained with the Oncolo-GIST intervention. Usual Care Arm: Oncologists will provide care in non-specific manner.
Physicians assigned to this arm will receive the Oncolo-GIST training intervention.
Physicians assigned to this arm will not receive the Oncolo-GIST training intervention.