Mobile Delivery of a Coping and Adherence Program for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Being Treated in Community Care Settings
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
This phase II trial studies how well a web-based program called Project Prepare works in helping patients with head and neck cancer adhere to swallowing and trismus exercises and coping strategies. Head and neck cancer patients who receive radiation therapy are at risk for permanent swallowing disorders and other side effects. Because of these potential problems, swallowing exercises and coping strategies are important parts of recovery. A web-based program designed to increase adherence to preventive exercises may help patients with head and neck cancer ameliorate the long-term effects of radiation therapy.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To determine the impact of a web-based adherence program (PREPARE) on self-reported swallowing function in head and neck cancer patients during radiation. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: I. To determine community participant adherence to targeted swallowing and trismus exercises delivered by the PREPARE website video demonstrations. EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVE: I. To promote the long-term dissemination of the Dysphagia Prevention program through measurement of patient satisfaction and engagement metrics, training and continual feedback between the MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) re…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Receiving radiation treatment with curative intent for throat cancer * Can read and speak English or Spanish well enough to answer our questionnaires and understand our website content.
Interventions
- OtherInternet-Based Intervention
Use Project Prepare website
- OtherQuality-of-Life Assessment
Ancillary studies
- OtherQuestionnaire Administration
Ancillary studies
Locations (2)
- Texas Health Care-Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery AssociatesFort Worth, Texas
- M D Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas