A smartphone application for people with cancer to help reduce distress and unmet needs.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Distess; Unmet needs; Quality of life; Health literacy; Cancer; Cancer - Any cancer; Mental Health - Anxiety

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001251415
• Lead Sponsor: Deakin University - Professor Trish Livingston

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-09-07
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 250

Inclusion Criteria

Adults, aged 18+ years, who are newly diagnosed cancer patients - all cancer types comprising both solid tumors and haematological cancers - with curative intent (stages 1-3), attending day oncology centers for cycle 2-5 of adjuvant chemotherapy or fraction 2-5 for radiotherapy treatment for cancer; who are able to complete English language questionnaires; and have access to a Smartphone or similar tablet device (Android or iOS).

Exclusion Criteria

Cognitive dysfunction of the cancer patient. Experienced health service oncology nurses will determine cognitive dysfunction, defined as overt psychotic illness or dementia.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified