Early palliative care for patients with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer
Temel JS, Greer JA, Muzikansky A, et al. N Engl J Med. 2010. 363:733-742
- Study type
- Clinical trial
- Study name
- Temel 2010
- Sample size
- 151 patients
- Source
- N Engl J Med · 2010
- Trial registration
- NCT01038271
In plain words
Early palliative care integrated with oncology care at diagnosis of metastatic NSCLC improved quality of life and mood, reduced aggressive end-of-life care and was associated with longer median survival (11.6 vs 8.9 months).
Key results
98.0 vs 91.5
Quality of life at 12 weeks (FACT-L)
P=0.03
16% vs 38%
Depressive symptoms
P=0.01
33% vs 54%
Aggressive end-of-life care
P=0.05
11.6 vs 8.9 months
Median survival
P=0.02
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