Trial Outcomes & Findings for Ostomy Telehealth For Cancer Survivors (NCT NCT02974634)

NCT ID: NCT02974634

Last Updated: 2020-08-19

Results Overview

The patient activation measure (PAM) is a 100-point, quantifiable scale determining patient engagement in healthcare. PAM uses a uni-dimensional, probabilistic Guttman-like scale that reflects a developmental model of activation involving four stages (see below). 0 indicates lower activation (worse) whereas 100 indicates higher activation (better) (1) believing the patient role is important, (2) having the confidence and knowledge necessary to take action, (3) actually taking action to maintain and improve one's health, and (4) staying the course even under stress.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

216 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

baseline, on completion of session ( 5 weeks) and 6 month follow up

Results posted on

2020-08-19

Participant Flow

Participants were enrolled at three study sites through several mechanisms. These include identification of potential participants via institutional registry, records,databases.Referrals from site WOCNs, attending surgeons and other clinical providers; and through distribution of Institutional . Subjects were recruited from 11/01/16 to 10/01/2018.

All cancer survivors over 21 years of age who were at least six weeks after a surgical procedure that necessitated the creation of an intestinal stoma (fecal or urinary) were recruited. Survivors with temporary ostomies were included, and there was no maximum time since surgery.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Ostomy Self Management Training
The intervention arm integrates goal setting and problem-solving approaches to enhance buy-in and encourage ability to carry out ostomy self-care. The curriculum was delivered via four group sessions by trained ostomy certified nurses and peer/experienced ostomates. An additional session was offered to support persons to address their needs related to ostomy care. Telehealth real-time videoconferencing was used to enhance program delivery to participants, usually in their homes, in three different geographic areas across two time zones. Ostomy Self management Training group in which subject will learn using pouches and equipment, skin care, ostomy complications, nutritional needs, Impact on feelings, clothing changes, social relationships, being prepared for emergencies, Intimacy and sexuality, communication skills, tips for travelling and physical activity recommendations
Usual Care
Patients in the usual care group receive regular ostomy care in a clinic or via email or phone, as well as a list of local and regional resources. These study subject were expected only to complete study surveys.
Overall Study
STARTED
106
110
Overall Study
COMPLETED
78
89
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
28
21

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Ostomy Self Management Training
The intervention arm integrates goal setting and problem-solving approaches to enhance buy-in and encourage ability to carry out ostomy self-care. The curriculum was delivered via four group sessions by trained ostomy certified nurses and peer/experienced ostomates. An additional session was offered to support persons to address their needs related to ostomy care. Telehealth real-time videoconferencing was used to enhance program delivery to participants, usually in their homes, in three different geographic areas across two time zones. Ostomy Self management Training group in which subject will learn using pouches and equipment, skin care, ostomy complications, nutritional needs, Impact on feelings, clothing changes, social relationships, being prepared for emergencies, Intimacy and sexuality, communication skills, tips for travelling and physical activity recommendations
Usual Care
Patients in the usual care group receive regular ostomy care in a clinic or via email or phone, as well as a list of local and regional resources. These study subject were expected only to complete study surveys.
Overall Study
Advanced disease
12
3
Overall Study
Noncompliance
3
7
Overall Study
intervention technology related issues
5
0
Overall Study
Death
8
11

Baseline Characteristics

Ostomy Telehealth For Cancer Survivors

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ostomy Self Management Training
n=106 Participants
Comparing OSMT group to UC group The intervention arm integrates goal setting and problem-solving approaches to enhance buy-in and encourage ability to carry out ostomy self-care. The curriculum was delivered via four group sessions by trained ostomy certified nurses and peer/experienced ostomates. An additional session was offered to support persons to address their needs related to ostomy care. Telehealth real-time videoconferencing was used to enhance program delivery to participants, usually in their homes, in three different geographic areas across two time zones. Ostomy Self management Training group in which subject will learn using pouches and equipment, skin care, ostomy complications, nutritional needs, Impact on feelings, clothing changes, social relationships, being prepared for emergencies, Intimacy and sexuality, communication skills, tips for travelling and physical activity recommendations
Usual Care
n=110 Participants
Comparing OSMT group to UC group Subjects were provided with physician and Wound ostomy nurses contacts and written information about an ostomy care. These study subject were expected only to complete study surveys.
Total
n=216 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
61.6 years
n=5 Participants
61.6 years
n=7 Participants
61.6 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
50 Participants
n=5 Participants
53 Participants
n=7 Participants
103 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
56 Participants
n=5 Participants
57 Participants
n=7 Participants
113 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
94 Participants
n=5 Participants
102 Participants
n=7 Participants
196 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
76 Participants
n=5 Participants
90 Participants
n=7 Participants
166 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
106 participants
n=5 Participants
110 participants
n=7 Participants
216 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, on completion of session ( 5 weeks) and 6 month follow up

Population: Intent to treat participants who provided baseline and at least one followup measurement

The patient activation measure (PAM) is a 100-point, quantifiable scale determining patient engagement in healthcare. PAM uses a uni-dimensional, probabilistic Guttman-like scale that reflects a developmental model of activation involving four stages (see below). 0 indicates lower activation (worse) whereas 100 indicates higher activation (better) (1) believing the patient role is important, (2) having the confidence and knowledge necessary to take action, (3) actually taking action to maintain and improve one's health, and (4) staying the course even under stress.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ostomy Self Management Training
n=89 Participants
The intervention arm integrates goal setting and problem-solving approaches to enhance buy-in and encourage ability to carry out ostomy self-care. The curriculum was delivered via four group sessions by trained ostomy certified nurses and peer/experienced ostomates. An additional session was offered to support persons to address their needs related to ostomy care. Telehealth real-time videoconferencing was used to enhance program delivery to participants, usually in their homes, in three different geographic areas across two time zones. Ostomy Self management Training group in which subject will learn using pouches and equipment, skin care, ostomy complications, nutritional needs, Impact on feelings, clothing changes, social relationships, being prepared for emergencies, Intimacy and sexuality, communication skills, tips for travelling and physical activity recommendations
Usual Care
n=101 Participants
Patients in the usual care group receive regular ostomy care in a clinic or via email or phone, as well as a list of local and regional resources. These study subject were expected only to complete study surveys.
Patient Activation Measure (PAM), a 100 Point Scale Determining Patient Engagement in Healthcare.
Baseline
66.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.9
64.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.8
Patient Activation Measure (PAM), a 100 Point Scale Determining Patient Engagement in Healthcare.
Post session
67.6 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.9
66.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.5
Patient Activation Measure (PAM), a 100 Point Scale Determining Patient Engagement in Healthcare.
6 months follow up
70.7 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.3
66.5 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, on completion of session ( 5 weeks) and 6 month follow up

Population: Intent to treat participants who provided baseline and at least one followup measurement

Modified from Lorig and colleagues' Self-Efficacy to Perform Self-management Behaviors Scale, an outcome measure for Chronic Disease Management Interventions, this scale represents 8 domains with reported Cronbach's alpha for original scales: physical activity, information seeking,support, communication with HC providers, ostomy management , social and recreational, symptom management, and depression. Range 1 to 10, where higher is better outcome

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ostomy Self Management Training
n=89 Participants
The intervention arm integrates goal setting and problem-solving approaches to enhance buy-in and encourage ability to carry out ostomy self-care. The curriculum was delivered via four group sessions by trained ostomy certified nurses and peer/experienced ostomates. An additional session was offered to support persons to address their needs related to ostomy care. Telehealth real-time videoconferencing was used to enhance program delivery to participants, usually in their homes, in three different geographic areas across two time zones. Ostomy Self management Training group in which subject will learn using pouches and equipment, skin care, ostomy complications, nutritional needs, Impact on feelings, clothing changes, social relationships, being prepared for emergencies, Intimacy and sexuality, communication skills, tips for travelling and physical activity recommendations
Usual Care
n=101 Participants
Patients in the usual care group receive regular ostomy care in a clinic or via email or phone, as well as a list of local and regional resources. These study subject were expected only to complete study surveys.
Self-Efficacy to Perform Ostomy Self-Management Behaviors
Baseline
6.7 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.1
7.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.2
Self-Efficacy to Perform Ostomy Self-Management Behaviors
Post session
7.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.0
7.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.9
Self-Efficacy to Perform Ostomy Self-Management Behaviors
6 months follow up
7.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.2
7.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.1

Adverse Events

Ostomy Self Management Training

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 8 deaths

Usual Care

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 11 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Robert Krouse

University of Pennsylvania

Phone: 215-615-4573

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place