The GI Binder: A Psychoeducational Intervention for Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

49 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-07-09

Study Completion Date

2019-09-30

Brief Summary

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This research study is evaluating the use of a binder of educational materials with nurse teaching to prepare patients for chemotherapy

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Detailed Description

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This research study is being done to investigate the feasibility of providing a binder of educational materials with nurse-led instruction in preparing pancreatic and colorectal cancer patients at Dana Farber for chemotherapy. The investigators want to evaluate whether the binder is helpful and usable for patients; and its effect on knowledge.

Conditions

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Gastro Intestinal Cancer

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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Psychoeducational intervention

* Psychoeducational will be conducted prior to chemotherapy.
* Teach session will occur prior and during administration of chemo
* A small quiz will be conducted to asses understanding of the educational binder

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Psychoeducational

Intervention Type OTHER

Providing a binder of educational materials with nurse-led instruction in preparing pancreatic and colorectal cancer patients for chemotherapy

Interventions

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Psychoeducational

Providing a binder of educational materials with nurse-led instruction in preparing pancreatic and colorectal cancer patients for chemotherapy

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Able to read, write, and converse in English.
* 18 years or older
* Scheduled for a new chemotherapy start (intravenous) to treat adenocarcinoma of the pancreas or colorectal cancer