Web-Based Toolkit for Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if a web-based toolkit can reduce emotional distress and anxiety in rural older adults who have survived cancer. The toolkit, called CONNECT, offers resources such as telehealth guides and educational materials to help manage these feelings. Participants either use the CONNECT platform, engage in advisory board activities, or receive educational brochures. It suits rural cancer survivors post-treatment who have internet access and a caregiver willing to participate. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research that could enhance support for rural cancer survivors.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems to focus on using a web-based toolkit to manage emotional distress, so it's unlikely that medication changes are required.
What prior data suggests that this web-based toolkit is safe for improving cancer-related emotional distress and anxiety?
Research shows that online programs, like the CONNECT toolkit, are generally safe and easy to use. Studies have found that similar online programs can effectively reduce anxiety and depression without causing major side effects. For instance, one study found that these programs helped reduce pain, lessen fatigue, and improve mood in patients without any serious negative effects. Another study showed that an online stress management tool was effective for cancer patients, with no safety issues reported.
These tools focus on teaching skills and offering support, which usually don't involve physical risks. While technical issues or frustration with digital platforms might occur, these do not harm health. Overall, online mental health tools are considered safe for managing cancer-related stress.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Web-Based Toolkit (CONNECT) because it offers a fresh approach to helping cancer patients manage distress through education and personalized support. Unlike traditional methods that might rely solely on printed materials or in-person consultations, CONNECT provides an interactive online platform accessible from home. This platform offers educational resources, telehealth guides, and personalized recommendations, all supported by regular check-ins from research assistants. These features aim to empower patients and caregivers with convenient, continuous support, potentially enhancing their ability to handle cancer-related challenges more effectively than current options.
What evidence suggests that the CONNECT platform is effective for managing cancer-related distress and anxiety?
Research shows that online tools like CONNECT, which participants in this trial may receive, can help reduce stress and anxiety in cancer patients. These tools often include activities and educational materials that assist patients in managing their symptoms. Studies have found that patients using similar online platforms reported feeling less anxious and depressed. CONNECT also improves digital skills, making it easier for patients to access mental health resources. By using this toolkit, older cancer survivors in rural areas might find it easier to set up online doctor visits and receive personalized mental health support. Early evidence suggests that this kind of assistance could lead to better mental health for those dealing with cancer-related stress.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Marquita W Lewis, PhD
Principal Investigator
Northwestern University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for rural older adults who have survived cancer and are experiencing emotional distress and anxiety related to their condition. They should be able to use the internet and willing to engage with a web-based toolkit designed to help manage these issues.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Co-design
Advisory board members participate in qualitative co-design activities to refine the CONNECT digital tool
Intervention
Participants receive access to the CONNECT digital platform and complete a guided onboarding tutorial with structured review sessions
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for self-reported healthcare resource usage, shared device use, telehealth utilization, unmet needs, and caregiver strain
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Web-Based Toolkit (CONNECT)
Trial Overview
The trial is testing CONNECT, a web-based toolkit aimed at improving mental health in older cancer survivors living in rural areas. It includes interactive activities for telehealth, educational materials on managing distress, and personalized mental health resources.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Patients and their caregivers receive access to the CONNECT platform, which includes educational materials on distress management, guides to telehealth and personalized recommendations for resources. Patients and their caregivers complete a guided tutorial of the platform with a research assistant at the start of the intervention period, receive biweekly phone calls with the research assistant, for 20 minutes starting on 14 days to 2 months to review the four cancer-related management functions and receive a text message reminders to encourage use, every 2 weeks for 4 months.
Advisory board members complete small group workshops, interviews and surveys on study.
Patients are mailed an educational brochure about distress management on study.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northwestern University
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Collaborator
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Distress Management
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