Tailored Help for Young Adults with Cancer to Take Medications
A Tailored Medication Adherence-Promotion Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Cancer
Medication Adherence
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 15 – 24
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 160 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for young people aged 15 to 24 who have been diagnosed with cancer. Participants will use an electronic device to help manage their medications and take part in sessions to improve their medication routines.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 15 to 24 years old
- I have been diagnosed with cancer
- I am prescribed an oral anticancer medication
You may not be able to join if
- I am not fluent in English
- I have significant cognitive deficits
- My medical status or treatment prevents me from participating
- I am in another trial that requires special medication storage
- I have 95% or higher adherence to my medication regimen during the run-in period
- I decline to use or have trouble using the electronic device during the run-in
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a tailored intervention can help make it easier for adolescents and young adults with cancer to take their medications. The main questions the researchers are trying to answer are:
* Does the tailored intervention increase adherence?
* Does the tailored intervention improve quality of life?
* Does the tailored intervention reduce health care utilizat…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient is 15.00 to 24.99 years of age
* Patient is diagnosed with cancer
* Patient is prescribed an oral anticancer/antitumor agent or prophylaxis
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient is not fluent in English
* Patient evidences significant cognitive deficits
* Patient's medical s…
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