E-health Intervention for Cancer Survivors

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Cancer

In brief

This study will develop and examine the effectiveness of an intervention that utilizes multiple telecommunications technologies to improve cancer survivors' access to mental health care and increase their ability to manage the high risk transition time from active cancer treatment to survivorship. The intervention, referred to as Project Onward, uses an interactive website, e-mail, telephone, and an online social network. The purpose of this study is to pilot a novel intervention that can reduce costs, examine methods to improve adherence to internet based treatment and overcome numerous barriers to treatment for mental health concerns.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01114802

Run by

Northwestern University

People needed

31

Starts

2010-04-01

Expected to finish

2011-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-03-19

Who can join

Age: 19 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• 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
• 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).
• 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.
• Is currently receiving individual psychotherapy or planning to receive psychotherapy during the 8-week treatment phase of the study.
• Is planning to be out of town or unavailable for treatment for 2 weeks or more during the scheduled treatment time.
• 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.

Where it is running

• Northwestern University — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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