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Health Coaching for Cancer Survivorship (HealthScore Trial)
N/A
Recruiting
Led By William A Wood, MD, MPH
Research Sponsored by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 5 years
Awards & highlights
HealthScore Trial Summary
This trial aims to help cancer patients by delivering 6 months of 1:1 home-based health coaching. The study will test the efficacy of the health coaching intervention and understand the impact of health coaching on cancer patient experience and well-being.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for cancer patients and survivors at UNC Cancer Hospital who can participate in a 6-month health coaching program. They must be over 15, able to use email, provide electronic survey responses, wear a sensor device at home, and their insurance must allow research study participation.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The HealthScore Program provides personalized health coaching to cancer patients and survivors. It includes weekly symptom surveys, monthly care questionnaires, and physical assessments at the start, middle, and end of the six-month period.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-medical interventions like health coaching and monitoring through surveys and wearable sensors rather than drugs or medical procedures, it does not have typical side effects associated with medications.
HealthScore Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 5 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~5 years
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Percent Completion
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Physical Function
Change in participant self-efficacy using the Lorgis Self-Efficacy Scale
Completed coaching phone calls
+3 moreHealthScore Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Health CoachingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All participants will be in the health coaching group. Participants on study will receive a health coach for 6 months.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Health Coaching
2018
N/A
~1880
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Who is running the clinical trial?
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
351 Previous Clinical Trials
87,833 Total Patients Enrolled
William A Wood, MD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
1 Previous Clinical Trials
35 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am over 15 and have a cancer center appointment.I can read and speak English.I am currently in treatment or have completed cancer treatment with no time restrictions.My eligibility is not affected by my gender, ethnicity, or race.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Health Coaching
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are there any opportunities for eligible individuals to participate in this clinical trial?
"Clinicaltrials.gov demonstrates that this clinical trial is still open for recruitment, with initial posting on May 11th 2020 and the most recent update taking place on August 30th 2022."
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What is the capacity of participants for this medical research?
"Yes, according to clinicaltrials.gov the trial is still searching for volunteers; it was first posted on May 11th 2020 and last edited on August 30th 2022. 500 people will be needed at a single site in order to complete this study."
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