E-health Intervention for Cancer Survivors (Onward)
Project Onward: an Innovative E-health Intervention for Cancer Survivors
調査の概要
詳細な説明
Nearly 65% of those with cancer diagnoses will survive for at least 5 years, with approximately 10.5 million cancer survivors in the United States. The time of transition for cancer patients, from active treatment to survivorship, has been identified as a time of high risk for depression and anxiety. Cancer survivors experience higher rates of anxiety and depression than those without a cancer history. Research has identified fear of recurrence, perceived loss of support, and social pressure to resume a "normal" life, among other phenomena, as sources for this emotional distress. However, only about 20% of all patients referred for psychotherapy ever enter treatment and of those who initiate treatment, nearly half drop out before completion. This suggests that there are significant barriers to receiving care. These barriers may be even higher for cancer survivors struggling with issues related to re-entry, such as returning to work, resuming household responsibilities and managing residual symptoms such as fatigue or pain.
The internet promises to provide inexpensive access to treatment at any time of the day or night. Unfortunately, the potential for internet delivered services has not been realized. Studies examining treatments that simply provide access to an internet site commonly result in very high dropout after the first site visit, and typically little or no improvement target symptoms. A variety of methods to improve responses to internet interventions have been examined. In general, e-mail support improves adherence and telephone support can improve adherence even more. Another type of support that has only begun to be investigated is the use of social networks to help maintain adherence.
This intervention will combine a variety of outreach methods, including telephone, email and an online social network, to increase adherence and promote the use of the website and the skills it teaches.
研究の種類
入学 (実際)
段階
- フェーズ 1
連絡先と場所
研究場所
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Illinois
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Chicago、Illinois、アメリカ、60611
- Northwestern University
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参加基準
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
受講資格のある性別
説明
Inclusion Criteria:
- Any cancer diagnosis
- Has completed treatment for cancer and is currently in full remission.
- ECOG performance Status of < 3.
- No history of hospitalization for psychiatric reasons with in the past 5 years.
- Has a telephone, e-mail account, computer, and broadband access to the Internet.
- Has familiarity with using the Internet that allows for adequate navigation of website.
- Is able to speak and read English.
- Is at least 19 years of age.
- Is able to give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Has hearing or voice impairment that would prevent participation in assessments or coach treatment arm
- Has visual impairment that would prevent use of the website and completion of assessment materials.
- Diagnosis of basal or squamous cell skin cancers
3) Has physical impairments that would limit use of the computer. 4) Meets criteria for dementia by scoring < 25 on the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS).
5) Is diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorder, current post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), current substance abuse, or other diagnosis for which participation in a clinical trial of an internet intervention may be either inappropriate or dangerous, or has been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons within the past 5 years. Patients with substance abuse diagnoses who have been abstinent for 3 months will be admitted if otherwise eligible.
6) Is currently receiving individual psychotherapy or planning to receive psychotherapy during the 8-week treatment phase of the study.
7) Is planning to be out of town or unavailable for treatment for 2 weeks or more during the scheduled treatment time.
8) Exhibits severe suicidality, including ideation, plan, and intent. 9) Has initiated treatment with an antidepressant in past 10 days. Once patients have been on a stable dose for 10 days and do not have an appointment with a physician or psychiatrist to change this dose, the patient will be eligible based on this criterion.
研究計画
研究はどのように設計されていますか?
デザインの詳細
- 主な目的:処理
- 割り当て:ランダム化
- 介入モデル:並列代入
- マスキング:独身
武器と介入
参加者グループ / アーム |
介入・治療 |
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実験的:Project Onward website + social network
This arm has the website which includes 8 weeks of Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy combined with discussion and support from a group of up to 8 other cancer survivors.
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The website will include 8 weeks of Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy combined with discussion and support from a group of up to 8 other cancer survivors.
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アクティブコンパレータ:Project Onward website
This arm has the website which includes 8 weeks of Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Access to an interactive website that provides 8 weeks of Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy.
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この研究は何を測定していますか?
主要な結果の測定
結果測定 |
時間枠 |
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Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale(HADS)によって測定されるうつ病
時間枠:ベースライン、4 週間、8 週間、12 週間で測定
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ベースライン、4 週間、8 週間、12 週間で測定
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二次結果の測定
結果測定 |
時間枠 |
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Web サイトの利用状況 (例: ログイン数、平均訪問時間、サイトでの合計滞在時間、完了した演習の数)
時間枠:ベースラインから 12 週間まで
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ベースラインから 12 週間まで
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協力者と研究者
スポンサー
捜査官
- 主任研究者:David C. Mohr, Ph.D.、Northwestern University
研究記録日
主要日程の研究
研究開始
一次修了 (実際)
研究の完了 (実際)
試験登録日
最初に提出
QC基準を満たした最初の提出物
最初の投稿 (見積もり)
学習記録の更新
投稿された最後の更新 (見積もり)
QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました
最終確認日
詳しくは
本研究に関する用語
キーワード
その他の研究ID番号
- STU00026896
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