eIMPAQc System for Cancer Care

(eIMPAQc Trial)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: St. Mary's Research Center, Canada

Disqualifiers: Non-English/French, No email/internet

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new electronic system called eIMPAQc, designed to help cancer patients and their caregivers report symptoms and manage care more effectively. The system aims to improve communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers through electronic questionnaires and alerts. The trial consists of two parts: before and after using the system to assess its impact on care. Patients receiving cancer care at specific centers who can use email and the internet are well-suited for this trial. As an unphased trial, it offers patients the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions that could enhance cancer care management.

Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on electronic patient-reported outcomes rather than medication changes.

What prior data suggests that this eIMPAQc system is safe for cancer care?

Research has shown that the eIMPAQc system is an electronic tool that helps cancer patients and their caregivers report health issues. It collects information through questionnaires, which doctors use to monitor symptoms and manage care more effectively.

As a digital tool rather than a medication or medical procedure, eIMPAQc's safety focuses on ease and comfort of use. Previous users found eIMPAQc easy to use, with no negative effects reported. The program is designed to be simple, aiding patients and caregivers in communicating more clearly with healthcare professionals.

Overall, the eIMPAQc system aims to enhance communication and care without any known risks to users. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the eIMPAQc system because it's a new approach to improving cancer care through technology. Unlike traditional treatments that focus solely on medical interventions, eIMPAQc aims to enhance patient outcomes by integrating digital tools to support care delivery. This system is designed to optimize communication between patients and healthcare providers, potentially leading to more personalized and efficient care. By focusing on the overall patient experience, eIMPAQc could revolutionize how care is managed and improve quality of life for cancer patients.

What evidence suggests that the eIMPAQc system is effective for cancer care?

Research has shown that the eIMPAQc system, which uses electronic tools for patients to report symptoms, can greatly improve cancer care. This trial will compare outcomes between patient populations before and after the eIMPAQc roll-out. Studies have found that these tools help lessen symptom severity and improve patient communication with healthcare teams. Patients using eIMPAQc often feel more in control of their care, enhancing their overall quality of life. Evidence also suggests that this system can help patients adhere to treatment plans better and reduce emergency room visits. Overall, eIMPAQc offers promising support in improving experiences and outcomes for cancer patients. ^{3 5 6 7 8}

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for cancer patients receiving care at specific centers in Quebec. Participants must be able to speak English or French and use email and the internet.

Inclusion Criteria

Receiving cancer care at designated center

Exclusion Criteria

Unable to use email and internet

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Pre-implementation

Outcomes collected in patient populations prior to roll-out of the eIMPAQc

Not specified

Implementation

e-IMPAQc is sequentially rolled out to cancer centres and evaluated

4-6 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for outcomes such as patient activation, acceptability, and satisfaction

4-6 months

Post-implementation

Outcomes collected in patient populations after roll-out of eIMPAQc

18 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• eIMPAQc

Trial Overview The e-IMPAQc project tests an electronic system that lets patients report their health outcomes. It includes questionnaires, alerts for clinicians, reports for patients, self-management resources, and a clinical dashboard.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Post-implementation Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Outcomes collected in patient populations after roll-out of eIMPAQc

Group II: Pre-implementation Active Control 1 Intervention

Outcomes collected in patient populations prior to roll-out of the eIMPAQc

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

St. Mary's Research Center, Canada

Lead Sponsor

Trials

11

Recruited

1,800+

Citations

1. clin.larvol.com clin.larvol.com/trial-detail/NCT06168435

e-IMPAQc Systematic Assessment of Patient Reported ... e-IMPAQc Systematic Assessment of Patient Reported Outcomes in Cancer Care. Symptom severity as measured by the population-specific eIMPAQc symptom screening ...

2. e-impaqc.com e-impaqc.com/training/pros/

Patient-reported outcomes online training In this training, we will explore one solution to this clinical problem: the routine and systematic collection of patient-reported outcomes (PROs), a recognized ...

3. e-impaqc.com e-impaqc.com/about/

About us His research interests include using data to improve the experience and outcomes of cancer patients, and developing evidence-based radiotherapy treatments.

4. escholarship.mcgill.ca escholarship.mcgill.ca/downloads/tb09jb53m

implementing the evidence with e-IMPAQc The use of PROs in cancer care can not only improve symptom severity and the process of care but also treatment adherence and health-related outcomes such as ...

5. clinicaltrial.be clinicaltrial.be/fr/details/418940?per_page=100&only_recruiting=1&only_eligible=0&only_active=0

e-IMPAQc Systematic Assessment of Patient Reported ... 1. Symptom severity · 2. Patient perception of communication with health care team · 3. Patient activation · 4. Quality of life · 5. Emergency room ...

6. e-impaqc.com e-impaqc.com/

e-IMPAQc: Home e-IMPAQc is an electronic program for the systematic collection and assessment of patient- and caregiver-reported outcomes during cancer treatment.

7. withpower.com withpower.com/trial/phase-malignancies-10-2020-d410a

eIMPAQc System for Cancer Care · Info for Participants eIMPAQc. Trial Overview The e-IMPAQc project tests an electronic system that lets patients report their health outcomes. It includes questionnaires, alerts ...

8. mcgill.ca mcgill.ca/self-management/eimpaqc

e-IMPAQc | Self-Care and Illness Self-Management e-IMPAQc is an electronic program for the systematic collection and assessment of patient- and caregiver-reported outcomes during and after cancer treatment. e- ...