SUCCESS Program for Cancer Survivorship

(SUCCESS Trial)

Overseen By Ashlea C Braun, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Oklahoma

Disqualifiers: Palliative care, Hospice care, Surgical history, others

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 6

Duration: 6 weeks

80 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to determine if the SUCCESS Program, a cancer survivor initiative, can enhance health and wellness for individuals who have completed active cancer treatment. The program includes group education sessions, support groups, and light exercise over six weeks. Researchers seek to assess whether participants find the program beneficial and if it improves quality of life and reduces stress. The trial suits those who have finished cancer treatment (except for ongoing hormone therapy), are not in palliative care, and can attend sessions in Oklahoma. Participants will complete surveys and online meetings before and after the program to track changes. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to understanding the benefits of post-treatment wellness programs.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it does allow for hormonal therapy. It's best to discuss your specific medications with the trial coordinators.

What prior data suggests that the SUCCESS program is safe for cancer survivors?

Research has shown that programs like SUCCESS are generally safe. These programs emphasize education, support, and gentle exercise, which are low-risk activities. Group discussions and short exercise sessions form part of the program, and participants typically manage them well.

No evidence suggests any serious problems from similar programs. Designed to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors, the activities are supportive and easy to manage. Participants have reported high satisfaction, finding these programs beneficial for both emotional and physical well-being.

Overall, the SUCCESS program is expected to be safe and well-received by participants. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

The SUCCESS Program is unique because it combines education, support, and exercise tailored specifically for cancer survivors. Unlike traditional treatments that focus solely on medical management, this program emphasizes a holistic approach with weekly group sessions. Researchers are excited about its potential to improve quality of life by addressing the emotional, social, and physical aspects of survivorship, offering a comprehensive support system that current standard care options may lack.

What evidence suggests that the SUCCESS program is effective for improving health outcomes in cancer survivors?

Research shows that survivorship programs can improve the quality of life for cancer survivors. Programs like the SUCCESS Program, which participants in this trial will experience, focus on how participants feel and function in their daily lives. Early results suggest that people in these programs report feeling healthier and managing their symptoms better. The SUCCESS Program specifically aims to help survivors feel better overall, reduce financial stress, and improve their mental and physical health. While data collection on the SUCCESS Program continues, similar programs have shown positive effects on survivors' well-being. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults in Oklahoma who have been diagnosed with cancer, are post-active treatment (but can be on hormonal therapy), and can attend group sessions. It's designed to help improve the health outcomes of cancer survivors.

Inclusion Criteria

I have completed my cancer treatment.

I can attend group sessions.

I was diagnosed with cancer as an adult.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in the SUCCESS program, which includes 6 weekly group education sessions with didactic lectures, support groups, and brief exercises

6 weeks

6 visits (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for improvements in health-related quality of life and other psychosocial and health-related endpoints

2 weeks

Survey-based follow-up

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• SUCCESS

Trial Overview The SUCCESS program aims to see if a survivorship program delivered through Cooperative Extension can boost health quality and reduce issues like financial toxicity after cancer treatment. Participants will engage in surveys and Zoom sessions over six weeks.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: SUCCESS Program Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

This includes our cancer survivorship program which entails 6 weekly group education sessions. Each session includes 25 minutes of didactic and discussion-based lecture, 25 minutes of facilitated support group, and 10 minutes of brief group-based exercise.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Oklahoma

Lead Sponsor

Trials

484

Recruited

95,900+

Oklahoma State University

Collaborator

Trials

51

Recruited

8,600+

Citations

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SUCCESS Program for Cancer Survivorship Hypothesis 2: Compared to matched controls, adults LWBC who complete SUCCESS will have significant improvements in HRQOL per the PROMIS Global Health v1.2 at ...

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Innovating the Personalization of Stratified Survivorship Care ... This manuscript describes the input, analytics, and output components of the cancer data ecosystem that must be built and connected.

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Cancer treatment and survivorship statistics, 2025 - Wagle The 5-year relative survival rate has increased from 75% for patients diagnosed in the mid-1970s to 91% in contemporary population-based data, ...

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Survivorship Evidence-Based Programs Listing Browse through the current listings of Survivorship evidence-based programs on the EBCCP website.

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Survivorship Care The newly revised standards went into effect in January 2020; however, many of the new standards are phased in, including Standard 4.8 Survivorship Program.