Designing a Dyad-Based mHealth Intervention to Improve Adherence to Lifestyle Recommendations in Colorectal Cancer Survivors and Their Family Caregivers: Human-Centered Study
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Summary
This clinical trial develops and tests a mobile health (mHealth) intervention to improve adherence to lifestyle recommendations in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors and their family caregivers. The current challenge for cancer survivorship is identifying novel approaches to help adhere to the lifestyle recommendations that have been shown to improve symptom burden, health outcomes, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The development of a digital health intervention specifically for CRC survivors and family caregivers may improve adherence to the American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical Activity Guideline for Cancer Survivors and improve family health.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. Conduct a 12-week, single-arm pilot study to test the digital lifestyle intervention's acceptability, feasibility, and intended effects in 10 CRC survivors-caregiver dyads. OUTLINE: PHASE III (PILOT STUDY): Dyads use the Healthy Buckeyes app to set goals, self-monitor, elicit social support, reinforcement, time management, relapse prevention, and receive exercise videos and recipes tailored to CRC survivors on study. Dyads also watch three 3 minute videos on strategies for improving healthy lifestyle behaviors weekly, wear a Fitbit and use exercise bands, and receive…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * PATIENTS INCLUSION: * Adults (18 years of age or older) * Diagnosis of stage I-III colon or rectal cancer * Undergone curative-intent complete surgical resection (patients who have received non-operative management for rectal cancer may be eligible) * Completed treatment (i.e., neo-adjuvant, adjuvant cytotoxic chemotherapy, radiation, or surgical resection) at least six months prior * Own a smartphone with internet access and can receive text messages * Able to speak, read, and understand English * Self-report ability to independently engage in physical activity determin…
Interventions
- ProcedureDiscussion
Participate in think-aloud sessions
- OtherEducational Activity
Receive health coaching
- OtherInternet-Based Intervention
Use Healthy Buckeyes app
- OtherInternet-Based Intervention
Watch videos
- OtherInterview
Complete semi-structured interview
- OtherMedical Device Usage and Evaluation
Wear Fitbiit and use exercise bands
- OtherQuestionnaire Administration
Location
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterColumbus, Ohio