A Randomized Controlled Trial Using a Heuristic Tool To Improve Symptom Self-Management in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer
Virginia Commonwealth University
Summary
Determine the effects of the Computerized Symptom Assessment Tool (C-SCAT) versus usual care on the primary outcomes of self-efficacy for symptom management and symptom self-management behaviors
Description
This is a multi-site two-group randomized control trial (RCT) design to evaluate the effects of the Computerized Symptom Assessment Tool (C-SCAT) for improving symptom self-management versus usual care in 126 adolescents and young adults (AYAs) who are within the first three months of a diagnosis of cancer and who are receiving cancer treatment. For this study, cancer treatment will be defined as a prescribed infusion ( e.g., chemotherapy, immunotherapy).
Eligibility
- Age range
- 15–29 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Has received at least 1 cycle of cancer treatment and is within 3 months of receiving that first cycle of treatment * Receiving regularly scheduled cancer treatment and will be receiving at least three more cycles * Reports at least 1 symptom related to cancer and/or its treatment * Able to speak, read, and write English as required for completion of the C-SCAT and study measures Exclusion Criteria: \- Cognitive and/or physical inability to complete study measures.