Research Participation Opportunity

8 Oct 2025 CCC Research, Integrative Cancer Care

TITLE: Understanding Patient Perspectives and Acceptability of Integrative Palliative Care in Metastatic Cancer

Researchers:

  • Gurdev Parmar, Co-Founder & Medical Director, Integrated Health Clinic
  • Sara Izadi-Najafabadi, Research Associate
  • Adeleke Fowokan, Research Associate

About the Study

This research project aims to explore how and why patients with metastatic cancer seek out and accept integrative naturopathic care, and what their experiences have been. The goal is to better understand patients’ views, feelings, and challenges related to the integration of naturopathic palliative care to improve symptom management and quality of life.

Who Can Participate?

  • Adult patients (18 years or older)
  • Diagnosed with metastatic cancer in the past 5 years
  • Currently receiving or have received integrative naturopathic care for at least 3 months (e.g., integrative therapies combined with standard palliative care)
  • Able to communicate in English

What Participation Involves

  • A 45 to 60-minute interview conducted online via Zoom
  • Option to have your video on or off during the interview
  • Audio recording of the session for research purposes (transcribed confidentially)

Benefits & Compensation

  • Receive a $30 gift card as a thank-you for your time
  • No costs or risks associated with participation

Your involvement is completely voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time without effecting your medical care.

Interested in Participating?

Please email Dr. Sara Izadi-Najafabadi at research@integratedhealthclinic.com or complete the form at the following link: SURVEY

By Dr. Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO(USA)

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