Improving Health of Patients With Colon Cancer Following Surgery: A Trial of SA-ICAN Via Videoconferencing

March 8, 2017 updated by: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of more frequent follow-up (by videoconference) of these patients. Videoconference is a method of communication over a distance. In this method, the patient will hear the person's voice (like on the telephone) and will see that person over video.

The study will compare more frequent follow-up of patients by videoconferencing to routine follow-up of patients. The investigators will compare each type of follow-up to see the effect on the number of times patients need to visit emergency rooms or need admission to hospitals. The study will also look at the difference between each type of follow-up on patients' quality of life and social support thirty days after hospital discharge.

The study will also measure satisfaction and acceptability of this intervention among those who had follow-ups by videoconference.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • New York, New York, United States, 10065
        • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

65 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Newly diagnosed older colon cancer patients require pre-operative evaluation before undergoing surgery.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 65 or older.
  • Newly diagnosed cancer.
  • Referred to the geriatrics service for pre-operative evaluation before surgical resection of his/her tumor.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability to comprehend English.
  • Deafness , measured by the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Screening Version (HHIE-S) [16], score equal or above 30. (appendix 5)
  • Cognitive impairment (score of 0-1 in Mini-Cog Test).
  • Nursing home resident.
  • Planned hospital length of stay of one day or less.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Usual Care

The patient will get instructions on: - Follow-up appointment date/time with your surgeon - Proper diet - Medications - Communicating concerning symptoms with the surgeon

The patient will answer questions on:

  • Social support
  • Quality of life
Other: Usual care
Phone Calls

In addition to what the usual care group gets, the patient will also receive weekly phone calls by a geriatrics RN following hospital discharge.

The patient will answer questions on:

  • Social support
  • Quality of life
Other: Usual care
Other: Phone Calls

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
acute healthcare utilization (AHCU) rates
Time Frame: 30 days post -discharge
(i.e. hospital readmission and/or ER visit)
30 days post -discharge

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Armin Shahrokni, MD, PhD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 16, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

March 16, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 21, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 24, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

November 25, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 13, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 8, 2017

Last Verified

March 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 14-213

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