Improving Oral Chemotherapy Adherence in Maintenance for Adolescents and Adults With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and T-cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma Using Text Messages
University of Chicago
Summary
This is a single center 2-phase study to assess effects of using text messages on adherence to oral chemotherapy for patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma.
Description
The study will begin with a 28-day pilot phase where participants will be asked to complete questionnaires to determine if the text message intervention is acceptable to participants. In the efficacy phase, the study will compare adherence to oral mercaptopurine and methotrexate between those who receive the high intensity text message intervention and those who receive standard-of-care. It is believed that high-intensity text messages will increase patient adherence within cycle 1.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 15+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age of 15 years or older at time of enrollment * Diagnosed with ALL or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma * Currently receiving treatment with pediatric-based regimen that includes maintenance with mercaptopurine and methotrexate (e.g., CALGB 10403). Study participation begins with the start of maintenance, so enrollment occurs prior to the start of maintenance. Patients in the pilot phase may have already started maintenance as long as the end of their maintenance therapy is scheduled to occur after the end of the 28-day pilot intervention. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient or…
Interventions
- OtherHigh Intensity
Daily texts
- OtherNo Text Messagings
Standard Care
- OtherLow Intensity Text Messaging
Weekly Texts
Location
- University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago, Illinois