Clinical Trial

Acceptability and Feasibility of PSC Model of Serious Illness Communication

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Summary
This prospective, single-arm pilot study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of a novel Patient Support Coordinator (PSC) model for women with advanced or high-risk breast cancer in an outpatient oncology setting. The PSC model is designed to address gaps in serious illness communication by embedding a trained, non-clinical coordinator into routine care pathways to provide longitudinal psychosocial support and facilitate values-based discussions. The primary hypothesis posits that the PSC intervention will be perceived as acceptable by participants, defined by a population median score of ≥12 out of 16 on both the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-4) and the Feeling Heard and Understood (FHU) scale. Additionally, the study assesses feasibility through metrics such as enrollment and retention rates, as well as the successful integration of PSC-documented patient priorities into clinical workflows. By using a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, the study aims to generate a complete view of how this lay-led model complements existing supportive care infrastructure at the National Cancer Centre Singapore.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07428655
Lead Sponsor National Cancer Centre, Singapore
Conditions Advanced Breast Cancer
Enrollment 28 participants
Start Date 2025-08-25
Primary Completion 2026-01-12 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-03-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-24