Improving Symptom Self-management in Adolescents & Young Adults With Cancer

Completed

Conditions studied: Symptom Clusters, Cancer

In brief

This study evaluates the use of the Computerized Symptom Capture Tool (C-SCAT), which creates an image of the symptoms the participant is experiencing, for improving symptom self-management in adolescents and young adults with cancer. In this one-group trial, participants will complete the C-SCAT and use it during two clinic visits with their oncology providers.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02974569

Run by

Virginia Commonwealth University

People needed

30

Starts

2016-11-01

Expected to finish

2017-10-25

Last updated by the study team

2017-12-22

Who can join

Age: 15 and older, up to 29. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 15 to 29 years of age with a diagnosis of cancer (primary, relapsed/recurrent, refractory, progressive, or secondary malignancy) receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy.
• Completion of at least one cycle of therapy for cancer and anticipated to have at least two additional cycles of myelosuppressive chemotherapy as part of the treatment plan.
• Ability to speak and understand English as required to complete the C-SCAT and study measures.
• Ability to use a tablet computer.

You may not qualify if…

• Cognitive and/or physical inabilities to complete the proposed study measures as determined by self--report, parent report of minor, or medical chart.

Where it is running

• The Childrens Mercy Hospital — Kansas City, Missouri, United States
• Virginia Commonwealth University/Massey Cancer Center — Richmond, Virginia, United States

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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