Survivor mHealth: Assessing Feasibility of a Wearable Device and App in Cancer Survivors
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
- Enrollment
- 31
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Feasibility of Enrollment
Overview
Brief Summary
The Survivor mobile health (mHealth) study is testing the use of wearable devices (Fitbits) and a smartphone application in cancer survivors. The goal of the program is to increase survivor's physical activity levels. The Fitbit will be synced to the app and participants will receive messages and notifications about their activity levels. Participants will also complete surveys through the app asking how useful it is and ways to improve it. The study team will conduct qualitative interviews at the completion of the 3 months to see how participants liked the program, and ways it can be improved and make it more specific to cancer survivors. The study team will also conduct interviews with providers and clinic staff to assess their perceptions of patient digital health programs and preferences for receiving patient-generated health data.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 100 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Past cancer diagnosis
- •At least 18 years of age
- •Capacity to provide informed consent
- •Medically cleared to perform physical activity (as noted by Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire form or physician's clearance if needed)
- •Owns a smartphone
- •Aims 1 and 2
Exclusion Criteria
- •Is a prisoner
- •Non-English speaking
- •Is unable to provide consent
- •Under 18 years of age
- •No prior cancer diagnosis
- •Does not own a smartphone
- •Aim 3 Inclusion Criteria:
- •Are a current UMass Memorial Cancer Clinic patient navigator, oncologist, radiologist, or cardiologist
- •Consent to participate
- •Aim 3 Exclusion Criteria:
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Feasibility of Enrollment
Time Frame: Baseline
Feasibility will be determined by a participant meeting all three criteria: 1) Enrollment in trial, 2) completion of baseline measures, and 3) Fitbit sync to app.
Secondary Outcomes
- 3-month Daily Step Count(At study completion, within 3-months of enrollment)
- 1-Month Usability Overall APP Rating(1-month post-enrollment)
Investigators
Jamie Faro
Assistant Professor
University of Massachusetts, Worcester