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Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management Device for the Treatment of Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Patients With Stage I-III Breast or Lung Cancer

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Prognostic Stage IA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Prognostic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Prognostic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Prognostic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Stage IB Lung Cancer AJCC v8
Stage IIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8
Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8
Anatomic Stage IIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Anatomic Stage IIIC Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Interventions
Behavioral: Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Other: Interview
Other: Quality-of-Life Assessment
Other: Questionnaire Administration
Registration Number
NCT04705025
Lead Sponsor
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brief Summary

This phase II trial studies the effect of a digital application (app), BNT001, on cognitive-behavioral stress management in patients with stage I-III breast or lung cancer. The app is designed for cancer patients to treat anxiety and depressive symptoms related to their cancer diagnosis. The purpose of this study is to develop and refine procedures for eligibility screening, suicide risk assessment, and delivery of the app prior to the launch of a phase III randomized trial. The impact of the app in managing stress and improving quality of life and mood is a secondary aim.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To assess the feasibility of implementing and evaluating a digital cognitive-behavioral stress management (CBSM) device, BNT001, in stage I-III breast or stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer currently undergoing treatment or recently completed treatment (\< 3 months).

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To collect preliminary data regarding the efficacy of the intervention with regard to improvements in patients' reported symptoms of distress.

II. To evaluate patient safety and risks associated with screening procedures (severe anxiety or depression) as well as during receipt of the digital intervention.

OUTLINE:

Prior to participating in the study patients complete an online baseline questionnaire to assess anxiety and depression and general quality of life, as well as some specific questions related to their coping. They are also interviewed by a clinician who rates their level of anxiety and depression. After this, patients use the BNT001 app and undergo 10 sessions of CBSM over 45-60 minutes each consisting of cancer-specific educational videos, guided relaxation training, interactive exercises, and discussion modules. Following completion of the 5th session, patients undergo a telephone check-in assessment to see how things are going, update their treatments and medications, and schedule a phone call to assess for adverse events. At the end of the 10th session, patients complete a post-treatment online questionnaire and a phone debriefing interview to discuss their experience with the intervention.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
5
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age 18 years or older
  • Diagnosis of stage I-III breast cancer or stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer
  • Currently in active treatment or have completed initial cancer directed treatments (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy) within the past 3 months
  • Patients showing moderate anxiety (General Anxiety Disorder-7 Questionnaire [GAD-7] > 10) or mild depression (Patient Health Questionnaire depression scale [PHQ-8] score 5-11)
  • Fluent in English
  • Has access to smartphone or tablet capable of running iOS or Android software
Exclusion Criteria
  • Previous history of cancer
  • < 2-year (yr) survival prognosis
  • Endorses thoughts of self-harm on question 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) (any score > 0)
  • Currently participating in investigative behavioral intervention trial for treatment of anxiety or depression
  • Participant is unable to complete training, cognitive deficits, major psychiatric conditions, psycho-social conditions; lack of access to internet accessible device; other social conditions that would interfere with adherence to self-directed care, such that in investigator's opinion the participant would be unable to complete the study
  • Recently completed use of Blue Note Therapeutics COVID Cancer Care Program or other Blue Note Therapeutics-sponsored study
  • Planning to seek other psychosocial support services while participating in this study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Supportive care (BNT001 app, CBSM, interview)Quality-of-Life AssessmentPrior to participating in the study patients complete an online baseline questionnaire to assess anxiety and depression and general quality of life, as well as some specific questions related to their coping. They are also interviewed by a clinician who rates their level of anxiety and depression. After this, patients use the BNT001 app and undergo 10 sessions of CBSM over 45-60 minutes each consisting of cancer-specific educational videos, guided relaxation training, interactive exercises, and discussion modules. Following completion of the 5th session, patients undergo a telephone check-in assessment to see how things are going, update their treatments and medications, and schedule a phone call to assess for adverse events. At the end of the 10th session, patients complete a post-treatment online questionnaire and a phone debriefing interview to discuss their experience with the intervention.
Supportive care (BNT001 app, CBSM, interview)Cognitive Behavior TherapyPrior to participating in the study patients complete an online baseline questionnaire to assess anxiety and depression and general quality of life, as well as some specific questions related to their coping. They are also interviewed by a clinician who rates their level of anxiety and depression. After this, patients use the BNT001 app and undergo 10 sessions of CBSM over 45-60 minutes each consisting of cancer-specific educational videos, guided relaxation training, interactive exercises, and discussion modules. Following completion of the 5th session, patients undergo a telephone check-in assessment to see how things are going, update their treatments and medications, and schedule a phone call to assess for adverse events. At the end of the 10th session, patients complete a post-treatment online questionnaire and a phone debriefing interview to discuss their experience with the intervention.
Supportive care (BNT001 app, CBSM, interview)Questionnaire AdministrationPrior to participating in the study patients complete an online baseline questionnaire to assess anxiety and depression and general quality of life, as well as some specific questions related to their coping. They are also interviewed by a clinician who rates their level of anxiety and depression. After this, patients use the BNT001 app and undergo 10 sessions of CBSM over 45-60 minutes each consisting of cancer-specific educational videos, guided relaxation training, interactive exercises, and discussion modules. Following completion of the 5th session, patients undergo a telephone check-in assessment to see how things are going, update their treatments and medications, and schedule a phone call to assess for adverse events. At the end of the 10th session, patients complete a post-treatment online questionnaire and a phone debriefing interview to discuss their experience with the intervention.
Supportive care (BNT001 app, CBSM, interview)InterviewPrior to participating in the study patients complete an online baseline questionnaire to assess anxiety and depression and general quality of life, as well as some specific questions related to their coping. They are also interviewed by a clinician who rates their level of anxiety and depression. After this, patients use the BNT001 app and undergo 10 sessions of CBSM over 45-60 minutes each consisting of cancer-specific educational videos, guided relaxation training, interactive exercises, and discussion modules. Following completion of the 5th session, patients undergo a telephone check-in assessment to see how things are going, update their treatments and medications, and schedule a phone call to assess for adverse events. At the end of the 10th session, patients complete a post-treatment online questionnaire and a phone debriefing interview to discuss their experience with the intervention.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Feasibility of implementing and evaluating the BNT001 digital Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management deviceUp to 1 year

Feasibility will be evaluated by the rate of recruitment, total number of screens and number of screen fails, treatment adherence (as measured on the backend based on time and regularity of engaging with the digital platform), and number of study completers versus enrolled. The analytic strategy will be primarily descriptive and qualitative. Will also obtain qualitative feedback on participation in the study and study intervention through the end of study de-briefing interview.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in depressionBaseline up to 10 weeks

Will be assessed by the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale.

Change in depression symptomsBaseline up to 10 weeks

Will be assessed by PROMIS-Depression version 1.0 using one sample t-tests.

Change in global healthBaseline up to 10 weeks

Change in Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement and Information System (PROMIS)-Global Health Scale v.1.2 using one sample t-tests.

Change in anxiety symptomsBaseline up to 10 weeks

Will be assessed by PROMIS-Anxiety version 1.0 using one sample t-tests.

Patient safety and risksUp to 10 weeks

Will concatenate data regarding the number of individuals requiring severe psychopathology management identified during screening procedures, as well as the number of individuals requiring clinical assessment for severe symptoms during the course of the study.

Change in anxietyBaseline up to 10 weeks

Will be assessed by the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UCLA / Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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