In-Home Treatment for Cancer

Overseen By Clinical Trials Referral Office

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 2

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Prior Safety Data This treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This phase II trial studies whether providing cancer treatment in the home is preferred over the traditional clinic setting and if it improves treatment satisfaction in cancer patients living in the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas. Typically, drug-related cancer care is provided at a medical center which causes patients to have to spend considerable time away from their family, friends, and familiar surroundings. This may add to the physical, emotional, social, and financial burden for patients and their families during this difficult time in their lives. The Cancer Connected Access and Remote Expertise (CARE) Beyond Walls (CCBW) program uses a specialized care team trained to provide cancer treatment in the patient's home setting. It is designed to support remote connection between the home health team and providers and Mayo clinic. This may be preferred over the traditional clinic setting which may improve treatment satisfaction in cancer patients living in the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Roxana S. Dronca, MD

Principal Investigator

Mayo Clinic

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for cancer patients in the Florida Panhandle and nearby, who may benefit from receiving treatment at home instead of a clinic. It's open to those with various cancers like breast, lung, colorectal, and more. Participants should be willing to have their care managed remotely by a specialized team.

Inclusion Criteria

A social stability screener indicates patient is appropriate to participate in the CCBW program

I am 18 years old or older.

My doctor says I can perform at least limited physical activities.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-morbid systemic illnesses or other severe concurrent disease which, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the patient inappropriate for entry into this study or interfere significantly with the proper assessment of safety and toxicity of the prescribed regimens

Receiving any investigational agent which would be considered as a treatment for the primary neoplasm

Individuals who require continuous (24/7) assistance with daily living and are unable to independently manage the technology required for study participation, unless a caregiver is available and willing to provide consistent support throughout the study

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Cancer Therapeutic Procedure

Trial Overview

The study is testing if in-home cancer treatments can increase patient satisfaction compared to traditional clinic-based care. It involves administering therapies at home with remote support from Mayo Clinic providers through the CARE Beyond Walls program.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Health services research (CCBW in-home cancer treatment) Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Patients receive in-home standard of care cancer-treatment through CCBW according to standard clinical practice for up to 12 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Following 12 weeks of in-home treatment, patients choose to return to clinic setting or continue to receive in-home treatment for an additional 12 weeks.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Mayo Clinic

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3,427

Recruited

3,221,000+