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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
578 (estimated)
Sponsor
Northwestern University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older adults living in rural areas who have experienced cancer-related emotional distress. Participants will use a web-based toolkit to help manage their anxiety and emotional challenges after cancer treatment.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I live in a rural area
I am over 65 years old
I have been diagnosed with cancer
I have finished my cancer treatment
I have access to a computer or smartphone
I can understand English
I have a caregiver who can participate
I am able to provide informed consent
You may not be able to join if
I have a new cancer diagnosis or a recurrence of cancer
I am currently an inpatient in a hospital
I have cognitive impairment that prevents me from giving consent
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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This clinical trial tests how well a web based toolkit works to improve cancer related emotional distress and anxiety in rural older cancer survivors. Rural older adults with cancer-related distress are particularly vulnerable to poorer mental health and cancer-related outcomes including increased difficulties identifying symptoms of anxiety, a reduced likelihood of knowing when to access mental h…
This clinical trial tests how well a web based toolkit works to improve cancer related emotional distress and anxiety in rural older cancer survivors. Rural older adults with cancer-related distress are particularly vulnerable to poorer mental health and cancer-related outcomes including increased difficulties identifying symptoms of anxiety, a reduced likelihood of knowing when to access mental health services, and a higher likelihood of having poorly managed CRD, even after receiving a psychosocial referral. The web based tool kit called CONNECT addresses digital literacy and supports for cancer-related distress management through interactive activities for setting up telehealth visits, accessing educational materials about cancer-related distress, and providing individualized mental health resource recommendations. Using CONNECT may improve cancer related emotional distress and anxiety in rural older cancer survivors.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* AIM 1: Invited by a member of the study team
* AIM 1: In the following or related field:
* Healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc.)
* Patient advocates and representatives
* Researchers in healthcare or technology fields
* Healthcare administra…
Inclusion Criteria:
* AIM 1: Invited by a member of the study team
* AIM 1: In the following or related field:
* Healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc.)
* Patient advocates and representatives
* Researchers in healthcare or technology fields
* Healthcare administrators and managers
* AIM 1: Must be over 18 years old
* AIM 1: English-speaking
* AIM 1: Willing and able to provide informed consent
* AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): A rural resident based on the Health Resources \& Services Administration (HRSA) rural analyzer
* AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Self-report of diagnosis with any cancer
* AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Self-report posttreatment (i.e., completion of curative intent therapy including surgery, chemotherapy, molecularly targeted, and endocrine therapy)
* AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Have access to a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet computer
* AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Aged \> 65 years old
* AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Assessed as having Cancer and Treatment Distress scale (CTXD) scores \> 0.85 at screening
* AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Have a caregiver willing to participate
* AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Non-institutionalized
* AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): English proficient
* AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Willing and able to provide informed consent
* AIM 2 (CAREGIVER): An identified informal caregiver of an eligible ROCS (caregivers include, but are not limited to, a child, partner, or friend; caregivers can reside in a rural or urban area and may or may not live with the ROCS
* AIM 2 (CAREGIVER): Have internet access
* AIM 2 (CAREGIVER): ≥ 18 years old
* AIM 2 (CAREGIVER): Non-institutionalized
* AIM 2 (CAREGIVER): English proficient
* AIM 2 (CAREGIVER): Willing and able to provide informed consent
* AIM 3 (FINAL WORKSHOP): Includes providers, medical and practice managers, patient care coordinators, and medical health technologists
Exclusion Criteria:
* AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Experience a cancer recurrence or a new cancer diagnosis during their participation in the trial because of the body of literature that reports increased distress associated with cancer recurrence
* AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVER): Are inpatients
* AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVER): Cognitive impairment precludes the ability to provide written consent
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