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'Best supportive care' has had its day.

¹Cancer Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham, UK. michael.cullen@university-b.wmids.nhs.uk

The Lancet. Oncology

|March 21, 2002

Summary

The term "best supportive care" is misleading in cancer trials. Researchers suggest replacing it with "standard palliative care" and documenting interventions for clarity.

Area of Science:

Oncology
Clinical Trials
Palliative Care

Background:

The term 'best supportive care' has been used since 1988 in advanced cancer trials.
This term is problematic as it implies higher standards in trials than in routine practice, without evidence.
It also suggests effectiveness and progress in palliative care that may not be accurate.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically evaluate the term 'best supportive care' used in clinical trials.
To advocate for the replacement of 'best supportive care' with a more accurate and transparent term.
To improve the reporting of palliative interventions in cancer research.

Main Methods:

Literature review and critical analysis of the term 'best supportive care'.
Examination of the implications and accuracy of the term in the context of clinical trials.

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Proposal of an alternative terminology and reporting standard.

Main Results:

'Best supportive care' is an unhelpful and misleading term.
The term incorrectly implies optimized care in trials versus routine practice.
It falsely suggests effectiveness and advancement in non-chemotherapeutic palliation.

Conclusions:

'Best supportive care' should be avoided in future clinical trials.
The term 'standard palliative care' is proposed as a replacement.
Documenting the type and frequency of palliative interventions is recommended for transparency.