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Reduction of Post Mastectomy Pain With the Jacki® Recovery Jacket

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Mastectomy
Interventions
Other: Standard Care Pain medicine/management
Device: Jacki Recovery jacket
Registration Number
NCT02976103
Lead Sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Brief Summary

This research study is studying a garment called the Jacki® recovery jacket that can be worn after surgery as a possible way to manage pain from surgical drains.

The study intervention involved in this study is:

-"Jacki" recovery jacket

Detailed Description

In this research study, the investigators are studying the Jacki, a garment that can be worn post-mastectomy with pockets that hold post-surgical drains. The Jacki was invented by a cancer survivor who leads A Little Easier Recovery®, a non-profit organization in Massachusetts, and may help participants manage the pain of post-surgical drains to increase comfort and ease of daily living. The jacket has not previously been tested in a research study. The investigators are hoping to learn whether the jacket is effective in reducing pain and discomfort from the time participants leave the hospital until they return to have their drains removed.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
139
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients who are ≥ 18 years old.
  • Patients who speak and understand English.
  • Patients who have had mastectomy with reconstructive surgery in one or both breasts.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Co-morbid delirium
  • Dementia
  • Mental illness, or neurocognitive deficit prohibiting informed consent and/or ability to complete study procedures.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Standard CareStandard Care Pain medicine/management-Standard Care pain medicine/management will be given
JACKI® RECOVERY JACKET + Standard CareJacki Recovery jacket* Patient will be encouraged to use the Jacki Recovery Jacket at home * Patient will be taught how to tuck the drainage tubes in the jacket pocket * Patient will be taught how to un-tuck the drainage tubes from jacket pocket * Standard care pain medicine/management will be given
JACKI® RECOVERY JACKET + Standard CareStandard Care Pain medicine/management* Patient will be encouraged to use the Jacki Recovery Jacket at home * Patient will be taught how to tuck the drainage tubes in the jacket pocket * Patient will be taught how to un-tuck the drainage tubes from jacket pocket * Standard care pain medicine/management will be given
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain Intensity (on the 0-10 Pain Intensity Numeric Scale)1-2 weeks

Pain Intensity Numeric Scale (0-10)(higher scores = worse outcome)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
EORTC QLQ-C30: Role Functioning Scale1-2 weeks

2 items; score range 0-100 (higher score = better outcome)

EORTC QLQ-C30: Cognitive Functioning Scale1-2 weeks

2 items; score range 0-100 (higher score = better outcome)

EORTC QLQ-BR23: Sexual Functioning Subscale1-2 weeks

2 items (range 0-100); higher score = better outcome

EORTC QLQ-BR23: Future Perspective Subscale1-2 weeks

1 item (range 0-100); higher score = worse outcome

EORTC QLQ-BR23: Systemic Therapy Side Effects Subscale1-2 weeks

7 items (range 0-100); higher score = worse outcome

EORTC QLQ-BR23: Sexual Enjoyment Subscale1-2 weeks

1 item (range 0-100); higher score = better outcome

EORTC QLQ-BR23: Breast Symptoms Subscale1-2 weeks

4 items (range 0-100); higher score = worse outcome

EORTC QLQ-BR23: Arm Symptoms Subscale1-2 weeks

3 items (range 0-100); higher score = worse outcome

Pain Patterns At Home: Average Daily Pain Intensity (Daily Diary)1 week

Average 0-10 Pain Intensity Numeric Scale Rating, for 7 days post-discharge, if at least 5 days reported (T2 diary)

Pain Management At Home: Use of Pain Medication (Daily Diary)1-2 weeks

Participant self-report of average daily morphine eqivalent dose taken in first 7 days post-discharge (if at least 5 days reported)

Symptom Distress Scale - Pain Intensity1-2 weeks

1 item (score range 1-5); higher score = worse outcome

EORTC QLQ-C30: Emotional Functioning Scale1-2 weeks

4 items; score range 0-100 (higher score = better outcome)

EORTC QLQ-C30: Social Functioning Scale1-2 weeks

2 items; score range 0-100 (higher score = better outcome)

EORTC QLQ-BR23: Body Image Subscale1-2 weeks

4 items (score 0-100); higher score = worse outcome

EORTC QLQ-C30: Global QOL Scale1-2 weeks

2 items; score range 0-100 (higher score = better outcome)

PROMIS Pain Interference Scale - Short Form 8a1-2 weeks

8 items (T score 0-100); higher score = worse outcome

EORTC QLQ-C30: Physical Functioning Scale1-2 weeks

5 items; score range 0-100 (higher score = better outcome)

Symptom Distress Scale - Pain Frequency1-2 weeks

1 item (score range 1-5); higher score = worse outcome

PROMIS Pain Intensity Scale (Short Form 3a)1-2 weeks

3 items (T score 0-100); higher score = worse outcome

EORTC QLQ-BR23: Upset by Hair Loss Subscale1-2 weeks

1 item (range 0-100); higher score = worse outcome

Pain Management At Home: Use of Mastectomy Bra (Daily Diary)1-2 weeks

Self-reported proportion of days in the first 7 days post discharge that participant wore a mastectomy bra (if at least 5 days reported)

Pain Management At Home: Use of Mastectomy Camisole (Daily Diary)1-2 weeks

Self-reported proportion of days in the first 7 days post discharge that participant wore a mastectomy camisole (if at least 5 days reported)

Patient-Reported Usage of Jacki Recovery Jacket (Daily Diary)1-2 weeks

Self-reported proportion of days in the first 7 days post-discharge that participant wore the Jacki recovery jacket at all; no score is better or worse

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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