Trial Outcomes & Findings for Post-chemotherapy Symptom Management SMART (NCT NCT03494166)
NCT ID: NCT03494166
Last Updated: 2023-10-19
Results Overview
Symptoms were measured using the modified General Symptom Distress Scale (GSDS) allowing for a quick assessment of 18 symptoms: fatigue, sleep difficulties, pain, headache, difficulty concentrating, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, numbness or tingling, skin rashes or sores, swelling, weakness, shortness of breath, cough, depression, and anxiety. Respondents indicated the severity of each symptom (0 = not present to 10 = worst possible). A summed symptom severity index for 17 symptoms other than depression was averaged over weeks 1-13 from each weekly contact, baseline, and 13-week interviews. Potential range 0-170, with higher score indicating worse outcome (greater severity). Because the collection of symptoms does not form a scale, internal consistency reliability was not applicable.
COMPLETED
NA
498 participants
Weeks 1-13
2023-10-19
Participant Flow
Cancer survivors were recruited at a comprehensive cancer center, a federally qualified health center, and community settings in the Southwestern United States. Participants were informed they would be 1) randomized to SMSH or TIPC+SMSH and may be rerandomized after 4 weeks to continue with SMSH alone or add TIPC; 2) telephone assessment and intervention sessions were weekly for 13 weeks; 3) interventions were designed to help reduce symptoms and there were study incentives.
Of 500 consented individuals, 451 had a baseline interview, 71 were low need, 375 were high need and entered into randomization. Five participants were found ineligible. Three participants in the high need group dropped out after baseline before the first randomization. Three participants in the low need group were misclassified initially as high need and were randomized, resulting in 375 randomized and 68 continuing as low need without interventions.
Participant milestones
| Measure |
Low Need Benchmark or Follow-up
In the low need benchmark or follow-up group, participants received baseline and 13-week assessments (about 30-40 minutes) over the telephone. A brief assessment (about 5 minutes) was done at week 4 over the telephone to assess symptoms. Approximately 35% of all participants were in this group.
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High Need- SMSH Alone for 4 Weeks, Depression Responders Continued With SMSH Alone for Weeks 5-12
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. After 4 weeks, depression responders in the High Need group continued with the SMSH alone for weeks 5-12. Depression responders were survivors who started at severe at onset and ended at moderate or mild at a given time point (e.g., week 4), and survivors who started at moderate and ended at mild. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
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High Need-SMSH Alone for 4 Weeks, Depression Non-responders Continued With SMSH Alone for Weeks 5-12
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. After 4 weeks, depression non-responders were re-randomized to either continue with the SMSH alone for weeks 5-12 or add Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIPC) to test the value added by the more intensive intervention. Symptom cases that remained moderate or became severe at week 4 are classified as non-responders. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
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High Need- SMSH Alone for 4 Weeks, Depression Non-responders Continued With SMSH+TIPC for Weeks 5-12
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. After 4 weeks, depression non-responders were re-randomized to either continue with the SMSH alone for weeks 5-12 or add Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIPC) to test the value added by the more intensive intervention. The TIPC counselor assessed and discussed interpersonal relationships, communication, social support, managing symptoms, and survivorship. Symptom cases that remained moderate or became severe at week 4 are classified as non-responders. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
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High Need- SMSH+TIPC During Weeks 1-8 Followed by SMSH Alone During Weeks 9-12
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for the first 8 weeks using a combination of Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIPC) and SMSH. The TIPC counselor assessed and discussed interpersonal relationships, communication, social support, managing symptoms, and survivorship as well as asked about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. At weeks 9-12, the participant received the SMSH alone. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
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Drop-outs From SMSH Alone Prior to Week 4
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. These participants were lost to attrition prior to the week 4 assessment for response or non-response.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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71
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204
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30
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31
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93
|
17
|
|
Overall Study
COMPLETED
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58
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195
|
28
|
23
|
72
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0
|
|
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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13
|
9
|
2
|
8
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21
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17
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Reasons for withdrawal
| Measure |
Low Need Benchmark or Follow-up
In the low need benchmark or follow-up group, participants received baseline and 13-week assessments (about 30-40 minutes) over the telephone. A brief assessment (about 5 minutes) was done at week 4 over the telephone to assess symptoms. Approximately 35% of all participants were in this group.
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High Need- SMSH Alone for 4 Weeks, Depression Responders Continued With SMSH Alone for Weeks 5-12
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. After 4 weeks, depression responders in the High Need group continued with the SMSH alone for weeks 5-12. Depression responders were survivors who started at severe at onset and ended at moderate or mild at a given time point (e.g., week 4), and survivors who started at moderate and ended at mild. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
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High Need-SMSH Alone for 4 Weeks, Depression Non-responders Continued With SMSH Alone for Weeks 5-12
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. After 4 weeks, depression non-responders were re-randomized to either continue with the SMSH alone for weeks 5-12 or add Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIPC) to test the value added by the more intensive intervention. Symptom cases that remained moderate or became severe at week 4 are classified as non-responders. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
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High Need- SMSH Alone for 4 Weeks, Depression Non-responders Continued With SMSH+TIPC for Weeks 5-12
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. After 4 weeks, depression non-responders were re-randomized to either continue with the SMSH alone for weeks 5-12 or add Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIPC) to test the value added by the more intensive intervention. The TIPC counselor assessed and discussed interpersonal relationships, communication, social support, managing symptoms, and survivorship. Symptom cases that remained moderate or became severe at week 4 are classified as non-responders. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
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High Need- SMSH+TIPC During Weeks 1-8 Followed by SMSH Alone During Weeks 9-12
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for the first 8 weeks using a combination of Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIPC) and SMSH. The TIPC counselor assessed and discussed interpersonal relationships, communication, social support, managing symptoms, and survivorship as well as asked about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. At weeks 9-12, the participant received the SMSH alone. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
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Drop-outs From SMSH Alone Prior to Week 4
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. These participants were lost to attrition prior to the week 4 assessment for response or non-response.
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Overall Study
Death
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0
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0
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0
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1
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3
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0
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Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
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2
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2
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2
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2
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14
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0
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Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
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10
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7
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0
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5
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3
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17
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Overall Study
Screen failure
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1
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0
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0
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0
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1
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0
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Baseline Characteristics
Post-chemotherapy Symptom Management SMART
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
Low Need Benchmark or Follow-up
n=71 Participants
In the low need benchmark or follow-up group, participants received baseline and 13-week assessments (about 30-40 minutes) over the telephone. A brief assessment (about 5 minutes) was done at week 4 over the telephone to assess symptoms. Approximately 35% of all participants were in this group.
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High Need-SMSH Alone for 4 Weeks, Depression Responders Continued With SMSH Alone for Weeks 5-12
n=204 Participants
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. After 4 weeks, depression responders in the High Need group continued with the SMSH alone for weeks 5-12. Depression responders are survivors who started at severe at onset and ended at moderate or mild at a given time point (e.g., week 4), and survivors who started at moderate and ended at mild. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
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High Need-SMSH Alone for 4 Weeks, Depression Non-responders Continued With SMSH Alone for Weeks 5-12
n=30 Participants
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. After 4 weeks, depression non-responders were re-randomized to either continue with the SMSH alone for weeks 5-12 or add Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIPC) to test the value added by the more intensive intervention. Symptom cases that remained moderate or became severe at week 4 are classified as non-responders. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
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High Need- SMSH Alone for 4 Weeks, Depression Non-responders Continued With SMSH+TIPC for Weeks 5-12
n=31 Participants
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. After 4 weeks, depression non-responders were re-randomized to either continue with the SMSH alone for weeks 5-12 or add Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIPC) to test the value added by the more intensive intervention. The TIPC counselor assessed and discussed interpersonal relationships, communication, social support, managing symptoms, and survivorship. Symptom cases that remained moderate or became severe at week 4 are classified as non-responders. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
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High Need- SMSH+TIPC During Weeks 1-8 Followed by SMSH Alone During Weeks 9-12
n=93 Participants
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for the first 8 weeks using a combination of Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIPC) and SMSH. The TIPC counselor assessed and discussed interpersonal relationships, communication, social support, managing symptoms, and survivorship as well as asked about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. At weeks 9-12, the participant received the SMSH alone. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
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Drop-outs From SMSH Alone Prior to Week 4
n=17 Participants
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The High Need group participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. These participants were lost to attrition prior to the week 4 assessment for response or non-response.
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Total
n=446 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Continuous
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53.56 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.13 • n=5 Participants
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58.76 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.31 • n=7 Participants
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60.63 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.88 • n=5 Participants
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53.83 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.31 • n=4 Participants
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58.26 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.93 • n=21 Participants
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60.18 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.04 • n=8 Participants
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57.67 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.73 • n=8 Participants
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Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
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22 Participants
n=5 Participants
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32 Participants
n=7 Participants
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4 Participants
n=5 Participants
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6 Participants
n=4 Participants
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14 Participants
n=21 Participants
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2 Participants
n=8 Participants
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80 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
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Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
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49 Participants
n=5 Participants
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172 Participants
n=7 Participants
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25 Participants
n=5 Participants
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25 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
78 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
15 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
364 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
|
Sex/Gender, Customized
Other
|
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
|
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
1 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
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Sex/Gender, Customized
Missing
|
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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1 Participants
n=21 Participants
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0 Participants
n=8 Participants
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1 Participants
n=8 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian or Alaska Native
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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1 Participants
n=21 Participants
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0 Participants
n=8 Participants
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2 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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2 Participants
n=4 Participants
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3 Participants
n=21 Participants
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2 Participants
n=8 Participants
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8 Participants
n=8 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
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3 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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1 Participants
n=4 Participants
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2 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
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6 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
|
36 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
121 Participants
n=7 Participants
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19 Participants
n=5 Participants
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14 Participants
n=4 Participants
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56 Participants
n=21 Participants
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11 Participants
n=8 Participants
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257 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
More than one race
|
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
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3 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
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6 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown or not reported
|
30 Participants
n=5 Participants
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83 Participants
n=7 Participants
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10 Participants
n=5 Participants
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12 Participants
n=4 Participants
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28 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
4 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
167 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic or Latino
|
39 Participants
n=5 Participants
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92 Participants
n=7 Participants
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13 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
13 Participants
n=4 Participants
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45 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
8 Participants
n=8 Participants
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210 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not Hispanic or Latino
|
32 Participants
n=5 Participants
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111 Participants
n=7 Participants
|
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
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18 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
48 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
9 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
235 Participants
n=8 Participants
|
|
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown
|
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
|
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
|
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
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1 Participants
n=8 Participants
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Symptom Severity
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24.70 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 20.35 • n=5 Participants
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36.32 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 25.48 • n=7 Participants
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46.97 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 22.81 • n=5 Participants
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48.13 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 26.46 • n=4 Participants
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37.28 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 24.65 • n=21 Participants
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56.06 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 34.18 • n=8 Participants
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36.96 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 24.85 • n=8 Participants
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Depressive Symptoms
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6.01 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.66 • n=5 Participants
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13.01 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.08 • n=7 Participants
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23.35 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.69 • n=5 Participants
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23.72 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.72 • n=4 Participants
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16.36 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.42 • n=21 Participants
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19.25 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.72 • n=8 Participants
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14.28 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.92 • n=8 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Weeks 1-13Population: Of the 375 high-need survivors initially randomized, 282 received the Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH) alone and 93 received Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIPC) + SMSH.
Symptoms were measured using the modified General Symptom Distress Scale (GSDS) allowing for a quick assessment of 18 symptoms: fatigue, sleep difficulties, pain, headache, difficulty concentrating, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, numbness or tingling, skin rashes or sores, swelling, weakness, shortness of breath, cough, depression, and anxiety. Respondents indicated the severity of each symptom (0 = not present to 10 = worst possible). A summed symptom severity index for 17 symptoms other than depression was averaged over weeks 1-13 from each weekly contact, baseline, and 13-week interviews. Potential range 0-170, with higher score indicating worse outcome (greater severity). Because the collection of symptoms does not form a scale, internal consistency reliability was not applicable.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
High Need A; Start With SMSH Alone
n=282 Participants
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The Group A participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. After 4 weeks, participants were re-randomized to continue in SMSH for 8 more weeks or to add Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIP-C) Intervention for the subsequent 8 weeks. If the TIP-C was added, the counselor called the participant once per week for about 35-40 minutes to assess and discuss strategies for managing symptoms, provide survivorship education, and discuss interpersonal relationships, communication, and social support. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIP-C): See arm/group descriptions
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High Need B: Start With SMSH+TIPC
n=93 Participants
Participant was called every week for the first 8 weeks using a combination of TIP-C and SMSH. The counselor assessed and discussed interpersonal relationships, communication, social support, managing symptoms, and survivorship. At the end of 8 weeks, the final 4 calls were focused on the SMSH protocol. At week 13, the second assessment was conducted.
Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIP-C): See arm/group descriptions
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Symptom Severity Index- Comparison of Two Groups Created by First Randomization
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24.53 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.68
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25.86 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.15
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Weeks 5-13Population: Non-responders to the SMSH alone after 4 weeks.
Symptoms were measured using the modified General Symptom Distress Scale (GSDS) allowing for a quick assessment of 18 symptoms: fatigue, sleep difficulties, pain, headache, difficulty concentrating, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, numbness or tingling, skin rashes or sores, swelling, weakness, shortness of breath, cough, depression, and anxiety. Respondents indicated severity of each symptom (0 = not present to 10 = worst possible). A summed symptom severity index for 17 symptoms other than depression was averaged over weeks 5-13 from each weekly contact, baseline, and 13-week interviews. Potential range 0-170, higher value reflect worse outcome (greater symptom severity). Because the collection of symptoms does not form a scale, internal consistency reliability was not applicable.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
High Need A; Start With SMSH Alone
n=30 Participants
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The Group A participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. After 4 weeks, participants were re-randomized to continue in SMSH for 8 more weeks or to add Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIP-C) Intervention for the subsequent 8 weeks. If the TIP-C was added, the counselor called the participant once per week for about 35-40 minutes to assess and discuss strategies for managing symptoms, provide survivorship education, and discuss interpersonal relationships, communication, and social support. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIP-C): See arm/group descriptions
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High Need B: Start With SMSH+TIPC
n=31 Participants
Participant was called every week for the first 8 weeks using a combination of TIP-C and SMSH. The counselor assessed and discussed interpersonal relationships, communication, social support, managing symptoms, and survivorship. At the end of 8 weeks, the final 4 calls were focused on the SMSH protocol. At week 13, the second assessment was conducted.
Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIP-C): See arm/group descriptions
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|---|---|---|
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Symptom Severity Index- Comparison of Two Groups Created by Second Randomization
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35.94 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.38
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38.11 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.49
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Week 13Population: Of the 375 high-need survivors initially randomized, 282 started with the Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH) alone and 93 received Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIPC) + SMSH.
Measured using Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression (CES-D) 20-item scale. Potential score range is 0-60. Higher scores indicated worse outcome (higher depressive symptoms).
Outcome measures
| Measure |
High Need A; Start With SMSH Alone
n=282 Participants
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The Group A participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. After 4 weeks, participants were re-randomized to continue in SMSH for 8 more weeks or to add Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIP-C) Intervention for the subsequent 8 weeks. If the TIP-C was added, the counselor called the participant once per week for about 35-40 minutes to assess and discuss strategies for managing symptoms, provide survivorship education, and discuss interpersonal relationships, communication, and social support. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIP-C): See arm/group descriptions
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High Need B: Start With SMSH+TIPC
n=93 Participants
Participant was called every week for the first 8 weeks using a combination of TIP-C and SMSH. The counselor assessed and discussed interpersonal relationships, communication, social support, managing symptoms, and survivorship. At the end of 8 weeks, the final 4 calls were focused on the SMSH protocol. At week 13, the second assessment was conducted.
Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIP-C): See arm/group descriptions
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|---|---|---|
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Depressive Symptoms- Comparison of Two Groups Created by First Randomization.
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11.89 score on a scale
Standard Error .55
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12.30 score on a scale
Standard Error .99
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Week 13Population: Non-responders to the SMSH alone after 4 weeks randomized for the second time (N=61).
Measured using Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression (CES-D) 20-item scale. Potential score range is 0-60. Higher scores indicated worse outcome (higher depressive symptoms).
Outcome measures
| Measure |
High Need A; Start With SMSH Alone
n=30 Participants
Participants were mailed the printed Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH). The Group A participant was called every week for 4 weeks to ask about symptoms and suggest strategies from the SMSH to relieve symptoms. Calls were approximately 10 minutes. After 4 weeks, participants were re-randomized to continue in SMSH for 8 more weeks or to add Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIP-C) Intervention for the subsequent 8 weeks. If the TIP-C was added, the counselor called the participant once per week for about 35-40 minutes to assess and discuss strategies for managing symptoms, provide survivorship education, and discuss interpersonal relationships, communication, and social support. At week 13, the participant was called to complete the second assessment.
Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIP-C): See arm/group descriptions
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High Need B: Start With SMSH+TIPC
n=31 Participants
Participant was called every week for the first 8 weeks using a combination of TIP-C and SMSH. The counselor assessed and discussed interpersonal relationships, communication, social support, managing symptoms, and survivorship. At the end of 8 weeks, the final 4 calls were focused on the SMSH protocol. At week 13, the second assessment was conducted.
Telephone Interpersonal Counseling (TIP-C): See arm/group descriptions
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|---|---|---|
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Depressive Symptoms - Comparison of Two Groups Created by Second Randomization
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16.05 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.93
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16.81 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.11
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Adverse Events
Low Need Benchmark or Follow-up
High Need A-SMH or TIP-C
High Need B-TIP-C+SMH
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Terry Badger, PhD (MPI) and Alla Sikorskii, PhD (MPI)
University of Arizona College of Nursing
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place