Project MILANO: Connections Between Patients With Brain Tumors and Their Pets: an Analysis of Concerns and Needs

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Context and problem In France, 61% of households own a pet, highlighting the significant role pets play in the daily lives. Patients diagnosed with brain tumors face specific challenges that may affect their ability to care their pets, including: * Progressive neurological deficits (cognitive and/or motor), limiting their autonomy, * A life-threatening prognosis. In this context, the well-being of pets when their owner's health deteriorates becomes a critical concern. Indeed: * Social isolation and the progressive loss of physical and cognitive abilities complicate pet care, particularly during prolonged hospitalizations or in the event of death, * The lack of appropriate facilities and care solutions causes stress for pets, who are often unprepared for such transitions, and adds to the emotional burden on patients. Why focus on patients with brain tumors? * These patients have specific needs due to the rapid progression of their condition, * A local study showed that 12% of patients with gliomas live alone, a significantly higher rate than in other cancer types. Patients who live alone are particularly exposed to issues related to their pet's future, * Given the high morbidity and mortality associated with brain tumors, proactive planning for pet care is particularly urgent.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Patients diagnosed with a brain tumor.

• Patients who own at least one pet.

Locations
Other Locations
France
CHU Saint Etienne
RECRUITING
Saint-etienne
Contact Information
Primary
Carole Ramirez, Md
carole.ramirez@chu-st-etienne.fr
(0)477829326
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-03-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-03
Participants
Target number of participants: 65
Treatments
Pet-owning brain tumour patients
To assess the concerns and needs of patients with brain tumors regarding their pets, in order to plan for the pets' future when their owners are hospitalized, unable to care for them due to their condition, or in the event of their death.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne

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