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Communication Coaching for Cancer Survivors

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Overseen ByPooja Rao, MD MSCE
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This research is being done to test a communication coaching intervention pilot designed to improve communication quality between adolescent/young adult cancer survivors (AYACS) and their friends/peers. The results of the study will help to understand how to best support adolescent/young adult cancer survivors, and may inform the development or future implementation of similar programs for cancer survivor populations.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Pooja Rao, MD MSCE

Principal Investigator

Penn State College of Medicine

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for cancer survivors aged 18-35 who finished treatment at least a year ago and are receiving care at Penn State Cancer Institute or Children's Hospital. Participants need to speak and read English and have internet access.

Inclusion Criteria

Participant is receiving cancer-directed care at Penn State Cancer Institute or Penn State Children's Hospital
I finished all cancer treatment over a year ago.
Participant has access to a computer with internet capability
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Exclusion Criteria

Participant is not fluent in written and spoken English
I am unable to participate due to cognitive difficulties.
I have had cancer that returned after treatment.

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Asynchronous coaching and artificial intelligence (AI) Yoodli coach sessions

Trial Overview

The study is testing an online communication coaching program using both human coaches and AI (Yoodli) sessions, aiming to help young adult cancer survivors improve how they talk with friends and peers.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Asynchronous coaching and artificial intelligence (AI) Yoodli coach sessionsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
515
Recruited
2,873,000+