Development of the MDASI-Spine Tumor Module
Development of the MDASI-Spine Tumor Module
The goal of this research study is to learn the severity of certain symptoms in patients with
 tumors of the spine or spinal cord. Researchers also want to learn if the M. D. Anderson
 Symptom Inventory-Spine is a good way to rate these symptoms.

 Primary Objective:

 1. To evaluate the psychometric properties of the MDASI-Spine in patients with tumors
 involving the spine or spinal cord.

 Secondary Objective:

 1. To describe the severity of commonly occurring symptoms experienced by persons with spine
 tumors.
If you agree to take part in this study, you will complete the M. D. Anderson Symptom
 Inventory-Spine Tumor Module survey. This survey will ask you to rate the severity of certain
 symptoms you may have had in the last 24 hours on a scale of 0 (not present) to 10 (the most
 severe you can imagine). You will also be asked to rate how your symptoms get in the way of
 your daily activities using the same 0 to 10 scale. This survey should take about 10-15
 minutes to complete.

 Information regarding your clinical history (tumor type, location, treatment, and other
 medications) and demographic information (age, gender, ethnicity, religion, educational
 level, and marital status) will also be collected. This information will be used to
 evaluation whether there is an association between symptom severity and these factors.

 Once you have completed the survey, your participation on this study will be over.

 This is an investigational study. Up to 128 patients will take part in this study. All will
 be enrolled at M. D. Anderson.
Inclusion Criteria:

 1. Diagnosis of a tumor involving the spinal cord (intramedullary or extramedullary)

 2. Age > or = to 18 years of age

 3. Ability to speak and read English. Non-English speaking subjects will be included in
 future studies, once the final instrument has been developed.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 1. Patients < 18 years of age

 2. Evidence of gross cognitive dysfunction limiting memory or ability to complete a
 self-report questionnaire as determined by evaluation of physician or mid-level
 provider.