Intervention to Increase Chemotherapy Tolerance in Elderly Cancer Patients
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 入组人数
- 15
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Participant satisfaction with intervention structure, timing and content
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study is to develop and pilot test a behavioral intervention for elderly adults in treatment for colon cancer, to enhance their skills for managing the challenges of completing chemotherapy regimens. The investigators will assess feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, and explore preliminary efficacy of the intervention for reducing psychological distress and improving rates of optimal chemotherapy adherence.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 60 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Age 60 or older
- •Verbal fluency in English
- •Diagnosis of colon cancer
- •Scheduled to initiate chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer
排除标准
- •Active, unstable, untreated serious mental illness interfering with ability to participate
- •Cognitive impairment interfering with ability to participate
- •Receiving radiotherapy concomitant with chemotherapy
结局指标
主要结局
Participant satisfaction with intervention structure, timing and content
时间窗: At approximately 12 weeks post-baseline
Participants rate acceptability of structure, timing and content of intervention using Likert-type response scales, and are also invited to provide brief qualitative feedback on opinions about intervention.
Number of participants who withdraw from study after enrollment
时间窗: At approximately 12 weeks post-baseline
次要结局
- Change from baseline in the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale(At approximately 12 weeks post-baseline)
- Change from baseline in the Symptom Distress Scale(At approximately 12 weeks post-baseline)
- Proportion of each chemotherapy component administered during the treatment regimen relative to the total planned amount(At approximately 24 weeks post-baseline)
研究者
Lara Traeger
Assistant in Psychology
Massachusetts General Hospital