Implementation and Evaluation of SCIPI: A Multi-Site Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial to Improve Decision-Making and Quality of Life Among Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Summary
This study will test a web-based supportive care program called the Support, Communication, and Information Program for Prostate Cancer - Interactive (SCIPI). SCIPI provides men with localized prostate cancer and their families with easy-to-understand information, tools to prepare for discussions with their doctors, and opportunities for social support. The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether it is feasible to integrate SCIPI in prostate cancer clinical care via the electronic medical record and whether SCIPI may improve patients' confidence in making treatment decisions and their overall quality of life compared with usual care. The study will include patients who are newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to use SCIPI or to receive usual care, and information will be collected over time about their experiences, decision-making, and quality of life.
Description
This proof-of-concept pilot randomized clinical trial aims to test the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of SCIPI, a web-based supportive care intervention for patients with localized prostate cancer. The study will enroll 200 newly diagnosed patients across four NCI-designated cancer centers, with the option for family members to participate. After providing informed consent and completing the baseline assessment (T1), participants will be randomly assigned to either the SCIPI intervention or usual care. Data will be collected at 3 months (T2) and 6 months (T3) to evaluate decision satisfa…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with localized prostate cancer: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Biopsy-confirmed diagnosis of localized prostate cancer (Gleason score ≤8, PSA \< 30 ng/mL). * Eligible for curative-intent treatment (e.g., surgery, radiation, or active surveillance). * Able to read and understand English or Spanish. * Access to the internet and the Epic MyChart patient portal at a participating study site (UTHSA, UNC, UCSD, or KUMC). * Willing and able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Patients: * History of metastatic or recurrent prostate cancer. * Diagnosis of another act…
Interventions
- BehavioralSCIPI
SCIPI (Support, Communication, and Information Program for Prostate Cancer - Interactive) is a web-based supportive care program delivered through the Epic MyChart system. The program provides tailored educational materials, skills training, and interactive tools to support informed treatment decision-making for patients with localized prostate cancer.
Location
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of NursingSan Antonio, Texas