A Computer-Based System for Symptom Reporting in Patients With Cancer Undergoing Treatment

Malignant Neoplasm Clinical Trial

Official title: A Pilot Assessment of a Digital System for Cancer Patient Symptom Reporting

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This pilot trial studies the usability and usefulness of a computer-based system for reporting symptoms in patients with cancer undergoing treatment. Cancer patients undergoing cancer treatment are not always comfortable contacting the doctor when experiencing symptoms. A computer based platform, where patients can input symptoms, may seem less intrusive than a phone call and may improve patient access to care.

Clinical Trial Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To assess the usability and usefulness of a computer-based system for cancer patient symptom reporting.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To collect preliminary effectiveness data: quality of life outcomes with the Function Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General (FACT-G) and self-efficacy as measured by Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy Scale, Revised (CDSES-R).

OUTLINE: Participants are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM I: Participants receive usual care for 3 weeks, then use a computer-based symptom reporting system for 3 weeks. Caregivers may assist patients in the use of the computer based symptoms reporting system.

ARM II: Participants use a computer-based symptom reporting system for 3 weeks, then receive usual care for 3 weeks. Caregivers may assist patients in the use of the computer based symptoms reporting system.

After completing study intervention, participants are followed up for 30 days. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Caregiver
• Malignant Neoplasm
• Neoplasms

• NCT number: NCT03979846
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Thomas Jefferson University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 11, 2019
• Completion date: May 29, 2019