Pilot Single-Arm, Pragmatic Trial of In-Home Versus In-Clinic Subcutaneous Nivolumab Administration Through Cancer CARE (Connected Access and Remote Expertise) Beyond Walls (CCBW) Program
Mayo Clinic
Summary
This phase II trial compares the impact of subcutaneous (SC) nivolumab given in an in-home setting to an in-clinic setting on cancer care and quality of life. Currently, most drug-related cancer care is conducted in clinic type centers or hospitals which may isolate patients from family, friends and familiar surroundings for many hours per day. This separation adds to the physical, emotional, social, and financial burden for patients and their families. Traveling to and from medical facilities costs time, money, and effort and can be a disadvantage to patients living in rural areas, those with low incomes or poor access to transport. Studies have shown that cancer patients often feel more comfortable and secure being cared for in their own home environments. SC nivolumab in-home treatment may be safe, tolerable and/or effective when compared to in-clinic treatment and may reduce the burden of cancer and improve the quality of life in cancer patients.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. Determine the change in patient-reported rating of Cancer Connected Access and Remote Expertise (CARE) after 8 weeks in clinic compared to the same rating after 8 weeks at home. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate patient preference for location of cancer treatment administration, in the clinic or in the home. II. Longitudinally assess patient-reported function and global health/quality of life. III. Longitudinally assess patient-reported symptoms. IV. Assess the safety of cancer directed therapy when administered at home by a home health provider with remote patient m…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Histologically confirmed malignancies for which treatment with intravenous nivolumab is currently Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and who are recommended to initiate a new treatment regimen with single agent intravenous (IV) nivolumab by their treating oncologist for any of the indications outlined below and who are willing to switch to subcutaneous nivolumab. Additionally, patients who are currently receiving single-agent IV nivolumab are eligible, provided they transition to subcutaneous nivolumab on-study, with their first subcutaneous (su…
Interventions
- OtherHome Health Encounter
Receive in-home visits by a home health nurse
- BiologicalNivolumab
Given SC
- ProcedurePatient Monitoring
Undergo remote patient monitoring
- OtherQuestionnaire Administration
Ancillary studies
Location
- Mayo Clinic in FloridaJacksonville, Florida