Comprehensive Electronic Cancer Support System for the Treatment of Cancer Related Symptoms

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Bile Duct Cancer; Pancreatic Cancer; Colorectal Carcinoma; Liver Metastases; Primary Liver Cancer; Gallbladder Cancer

• Registration Number: NCT01640522
• Lead Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of a collaborative care intervention to manage cancer-related symptoms and improve health related quality of life in patients diagnosed with hepatobiliary carcinoma.

Detailed Description

The study is a collaborative care intervention designed to reduce pain, fatigue, and depressive symptoms and improve overall health related quality of life.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-01
• Study First Submitted: 2010-09-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-07-12
• Study First Posted: 2012-07-13
• Primary Completion: 2013-12
• Study Completion: 2014-12
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-11
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 261

Inclusion Criteria

• biopsy, radiological, and/or biological evidence of hepatobiliary carcinoma
• age 18 years or older
• fluency in English. Exclusion criteria included:

Exclusion Criteria

• current suicidal or homicidal ideation
• current psychosis or thought disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depression	Change from baseline at 6 and 12 months	Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fatigue	Change from baseline at 6 and 12 months	Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Fatigue

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States