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Quality of Life of Adults With Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Treated With Tisagenlecleucel

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse
Interventions
Behavioral: Digital Health Coaching
Registration Number
NCT05199961
Lead Sponsor
Pack Health
Brief Summary

The aim of this non-interventional multi-center study is to evaluate quality of life (QOL) and other patient reported outcomes (PROs) among adults with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) following Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy with tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah). Up to 100 individuals will be enrolled prior to tisagenlecleucel infusion in either the inpatient or ambulatory setting and followed for 6 months post-enrollment to evaluate changes in QOL from baseline to post-treatment, as measured by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Treatment- lymphoma (FACT-Lym). Secondary outcomes will assess patient self-efficacy in assessing for and managing treatment-related toxicities including cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) and communicating these and other concerns across care settings. To support patients and facilitate the collection of key PROs, a digital health coaching solution provided by Pack Health will be provided to each participant over the 6-month study enrollment. The digital coaching program provides an evidence-based curriculum focused on monitoring and managing CAR T-cell associated toxicities, enhancing overall wellness post-treatment, and navigating within and between referring and treating facilities. The participating site(s) will collect longitudinal PRO data focused on QOL across physiologic and psychosocial domains that coaching personnel will access and review with participants.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
4
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adults aged 18 and older
  • Able to read, speak and consent in English
  • Diagnosis of diffuse large b-cell lymphoma
  • Confirmed treatment with tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah)
  • Internet access via smartphone, tablet, a computer, or another device with the capacity to receive calls, texts, or e-mails, as well as the electronic study assessments.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Individuals who are terminally ill, defined as individuals identified by their physician as likely having 6 months or less to live, or those individuals transitioned to comfort measures only (meaning only supportive care measures without curative focused treatment)
  • Individuals for whom there is documentation of inability to provide consent in the medical record

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Single Arm Cohort Receiving Digital Health CoachingDigital Health CoachingA single cohort of up to 100 individuals receiving chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy will be enrolled in the study, all of whom will be enrolled in a 6-month digital health coaching program. Individuals will be enrolled at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy- Lymphoma (FACT-Lym)Change across Enrollment, Months 1,2,3,4,5,6

The FACT-lym is a 42-item assessment that measures self-reported quality of life across 4 domains: physical, functional, emotional and social and includes 15 additional items validated specifically for individuals with lymphoma. The instrument can be scored as a whole as well as within the individual domains.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
SF-36Enrollment, Months 3,6

The SF-36 is a validated measure for the assessment of health-related quality of life for individuals with diverse chronic conditions, including individuals with hematologic malignancies. It consists of 36-items assessing 8 health domains, including physical functioning, bodily pain, role limitations due to physical health problems, role limitations due to personal or emotional problems, emotional well-being, social functioning, energy/fatigue, and general health. The instrument is scored on a scale of 0-100 for each of the 8 health domains. It was recently used in a study of quality-of-life following treatment with tisagenlecleucel.

Cancer Behavior Inventory- Brief (CBI-B)Enrollment, Months 1,2,3,4,5,6

This 12-item instrument measures self-efficacy in coping with cancer across 7 domains. These include: Seeking and Understanding Medical Information, Emotion Regulation, Coping with Treatment Related Side Effects, Accepting Cancer/ Maintaining a Positive Attitude, Seeking Social Support, and Using Spiritual Coping. The instrument utilizes a 9-point response scale ranging from 1 "Not at all confident" to 9 "Confident".

Subjective Assessment of Patient Experience in Managing CAR T Specific CareEnrollment, Months 1,2,3,4,5,6

As there are no currently validated instruments specific to CAR T-cell therapy, a 5-item assessment of patients' experience in monitoring, managing, and reporting treatment related toxicities will be created specifically for use in this study and will mirror the response scale in the CBI-B. This includes a 9-point response scale ranging from 1 "Not at all confident" to 9 "Confident". The following items will be included: 1) Understand the treatment toxicities I may experience while receiving CAR T-cell therapy; 2) Identify the signs and symptoms of these toxicities; 3) Communicate symptoms to provider; 4) Manage symptoms according to provider's instructions; 5) Explain treatment to a healthcare provider

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

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