A Web-Based Multimedia Intervention for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

NCT ID: NCT02442336

Last Updated: 2021-03-17

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

80 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2012-06-15

Study Completion Date

2020-11-18

Brief Summary

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The overall goal is to develop and examine the acceptability of a web-based (Internet) intervention program for patients with head and neck cancer who have recently completed radiation therapy.

Detailed Description

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The overall goal is to develop and examine the acceptability of a theory-guided, web-based multimedia intervention program for head and neck cancer patients who have recently completed radiation therapy. The effects of this intervention on patients' quality of life (QOL) will also be evaluated.

Conditions

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Cancer of the Head and Neck

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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My Journey AHead

Several internet modules will be developed to address mouth and swallowing concerns, oral care, healthy eating, speech problems, coping with cancer, pain management, and physical therapy.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

My Journey AHead

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The intervention program will contain information and interactive activities around swallowing concerns, proper oral care, healthy eating and nutrition, speech issues, stress and coping with cancer, and pain management.

Interventions

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My Journey AHead

The intervention program will contain information and interactive activities around swallowing concerns, proper oral care, healthy eating and nutrition, speech issues, stress and coping with cancer, and pain management.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx
* Are receiving or have completed radiation therapy within in the past 12 months

Exclusion Criteria

* Inability to read and/or communicate in English
* Head and neck cancers of non-squamous histology (e.g., adenoid cystic carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, sarcoma)
* Blindness or severity of visual impairment that precludes one's ability to view images/text
* Inability to provide informed consent
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Fox Chase Cancer Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Carolyn Fang, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Locations

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Fox Chase Cancer Center - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Fang CY, Longacre ML, Manne SL, Ridge JA, Lango MN, Burtness BA. Informational Needs of Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Health Technol (Berl). 2012 Apr 1;2(1):57-62. doi: 10.1007/s12553-012-0020-9. Epub 2012 Feb 14.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 22518350 (View on PubMed)

Fang CY, Galloway TJ, Egleston BL, Bauman JR, Ebersole B, Chwistek M, Buhler JG, Longacre ML, Ridge JA, Manne SL, Manning C. Development of a Web-Based Supportive Care Program for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer. Front Oncol. 2020 Dec 15;10:602202. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2020.602202. eCollection 2020.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 33384959 (View on PubMed)

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan

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Other Identifiers

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IRB11822

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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