Trial Outcomes & Findings for The Families Addressing Cancer Together Intervention for Parents With Cancer (NCT NCT05377749)

NCT ID: NCT05377749

Last Updated: 2024-05-23

Results Overview

Acceptability was measured by the FACT satisfaction scale in the intervention group using the study-specific, 6-item FACT satisfaction scale. The total score range is 0-18 with higher scores indicating more satisfaction.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

47 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

3 weeks

Results posted on

2024-05-23

Participant Flow

Participants were recruited from 07/05/2022 through 02/22/2023 at one cancer center in North Carolina.

During this period, there have been 93 potential subjects who could be approached for screening. In total 47 subjects were found eligible for the study and started.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) Intervention
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) intervention plus questionnaires FACT: Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) is a web-based intervention that provides tailored communication support for parents with cancer.
Wait-list Control Condition
Participants assigned to the waitlist control condition only complete questionnaires during the study period. After they have completed their 6-week study activities, they will receive access to the FACT intervention.
Baseline Assessments
STARTED
24
23
Baseline Assessments
COMPLETED
24
23
Baseline Assessments
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
3 Weeks
STARTED
24
23
3 Weeks
COMPLETED
21
18
3 Weeks
NOT COMPLETED
3
5

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) Intervention
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) intervention plus questionnaires FACT: Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) is a web-based intervention that provides tailored communication support for parents with cancer.
Wait-list Control Condition
Participants assigned to the waitlist control condition only complete questionnaires during the study period. After they have completed their 6-week study activities, they will receive access to the FACT intervention.
3 Weeks
Lost to Follow-up
2
4
3 Weeks
Withdrawal by Subject
1
1

Baseline Characteristics

The Families Addressing Cancer Together Intervention for Parents With Cancer

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
FACT Intervention
n=24 Participants
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) intervention plus questionnaires FACT: Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) is a web-based intervention that provides tailored communication support for parents with cancer.
Wait-list Control Condition
n=23 Participants
Participants assigned to the waitlist control condition only complete questionnaires during the study period. After they have completed their 6-week study activities, they will receive access to the FACT intervention.
Total
n=47 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
23 Participants
n=7 Participants
47 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
20 Participants
n=7 Participants
38 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
21 Participants
n=7 Participants
45 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
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 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
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
30 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
24 participants
n=5 Participants
23 participants
n=7 Participants
47 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Population: Participants who started the intervention and completed the post-intervention survey.

Acceptability was measured by the FACT satisfaction scale in the intervention group using the study-specific, 6-item FACT satisfaction scale. The total score range is 0-18 with higher scores indicating more satisfaction.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) Intervention
n=20 Participants
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) intervention plus questionnaires FACT: Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) is a web-based intervention that provides tailored communication support for parents with cancer.
Beneficial
Described specific beneficial components
Recommended
Recommended changes or suggestions
Shortcomings
Identified shortcomings
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) Satisfaction Scale
16.24 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.48

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Population: Subjects joined to the study and completed satisfaction survey.

Satisfaction with FACT will be measured in the intervention group using the study-specific, 6-item FACT satisfaction scale. Total score range is 0-18 with higher scores indicating more satisfaction.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) Intervention
n=23 Participants
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) intervention plus questionnaires FACT: Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) is a web-based intervention that provides tailored communication support for parents with cancer.
Beneficial
Described specific beneficial components
Recommended
Recommended changes or suggestions
Shortcomings
Identified shortcomings
Acceptability as Measured by FACT Satisfaction Scale
13.15 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.83

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Satisfaction with FACT will be assessed via semi-structured, post-intervention interviews. Regarding n's, these interviews were offered as an optional part of participation among those randomized to the intervention (FACT). 12 participants agreed to participate in the interviews.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) Intervention
n=12 Participants
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) intervention plus questionnaires FACT: Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) is a web-based intervention that provides tailored communication support for parents with cancer.
Beneficial
n=12 Participants
Described specific beneficial components
Recommended
n=12 Participants
Recommended changes or suggestions
Shortcomings
n=12 Participants
Identified shortcomings
Acceptability as Assessed by a Semi-structured, Post-intervention Interview
Yes
11 Participants
11 Participants
7 Participants
4 Participants
Acceptability as Assessed by a Semi-structured, Post-intervention Interview
No
0 Participants
0 Participants
5 Participants
8 Participants
Acceptability as Assessed by a Semi-structured, Post-intervention Interview
Not reported
1 Participants
1 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Population: All participants were invited to the study including both arms.

Percentage of approached patients who meet study eligibility criteria who enroll (provide informed consent) in the study.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) Intervention
n=93 Participants
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) intervention plus questionnaires FACT: Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) is a web-based intervention that provides tailored communication support for parents with cancer.
Beneficial
Described specific beneficial components
Recommended
Recommended changes or suggestions
Shortcomings
Identified shortcomings
Recruitment Feasibility as Measured by Rate of Eligible Patients Who Consent to Study Participation
Number of Eligible Participants for Screening
93 Participants
Recruitment Feasibility as Measured by Rate of Eligible Patients Who Consent to Study Participation
Number of Participants Consented and Started
47 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Population: Participants who started the study and completed the post-intervention survey.

Feasibility of participant retention as measured by the percentage of participants who complete at least one study survey, at the 3-week time point.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) Intervention
n=23 Participants
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) intervention plus questionnaires FACT: Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) is a web-based intervention that provides tailored communication support for parents with cancer.
Beneficial
n=23 Participants
Described specific beneficial components
Recommended
Recommended changes or suggestions
Shortcomings
Identified shortcomings
Feasibility of Participant Retention as Measured by Percentage of Participants Who Complete Survey
21 Participants
18 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Population: Subjects joined to the study and completed the assessment.

Percentage of enrolled participants who complete at least one study survey (any) at the 6-week time point.The number of participants who completed the assessment,

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) Intervention
n=24 Participants
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) intervention plus questionnaires FACT: Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) is a web-based intervention that provides tailored communication support for parents with cancer.
Beneficial
n=23 Participants
Described specific beneficial components
Recommended
Recommended changes or suggestions
Shortcomings
Identified shortcomings
Feasibility of Participant Retention as Measured by Percentage of Participants Who Complete Survey Assessments at 6 Weeks.
23 Participants
17 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3 weeks

Population: Participants who started the study and completed the post-intervention survey.

Change in parental communication self-efficacy will be measured using an adapted version of the Communication Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES). The 9-item CSES measures parental communication self-efficacy on a visual analogue scale, with a total score range of 0 to 100, with higher scores meaning more self-efficacy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) Intervention
n=21 Participants
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) intervention plus questionnaires FACT: Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) is a web-based intervention that provides tailored communication support for parents with cancer.
Beneficial
n=18 Participants
Described specific beneficial components
Recommended
Recommended changes or suggestions
Shortcomings
Identified shortcomings
Change From Baseline Communication Self-efficacy Using the CSES
6.46 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.40
2.85 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.28

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks

Population: Subjects who joined to the study and completed the assessment.

Change in parental communication self-efficacy will be measured using an adapted version of the Communication Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES). The 9-item CSES measures parental communication self-efficacy on a visual analogue scale, with a total score range of 0 to 100, with higher scores meaning more self-efficacy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) Intervention
n=23 Participants
Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) intervention plus questionnaires FACT: Families Addressing Cancer Together (FACT) is a web-based intervention that provides tailored communication support for parents with cancer.
Beneficial
n=17 Participants
Described specific beneficial components
Recommended
Recommended changes or suggestions
Shortcomings
Identified shortcomings
Change From Baseline Communication Self-efficacy Using the CSES
9.47 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.08
0.96 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.10

Adverse Events

FACT Intervention

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

Wait-list Control Condition

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Zev Nakamura, MD

University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Phone: (984) 974-3829

Results disclosure agreements

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