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Lung Cancer Symptom Assessment and Management Intervention

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Lung Cancer
Registration Number
NCT00852462
Lead Sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop and test the usability of a computerized symptom assessment and management intervention system in a laboratory setting (phase I) and its feasibility in a clinical setting in a group randomized trial (phase II).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
179
Inclusion Criteria
  • HCPs: attending physician, thoracic medical oncologist, expected to work in the setting for at least 2 years.
  • Patients: 21 years of age or older; diagnosis of Stage IIIA, IIIB, IV non-small cell lung cancer OR limited or extensive stage small cell lung cancer; receiving care in the out-patient setting; receiving treatment with chemotherapy +/- additional therapies; English speaking.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients: Any patient who needs emergent care, routine visits scheduled less than once a month

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
% completion of intervention use and adherence to suggested symptom management strategies.2 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Health-related quality of life6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

🇺🇸

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston Medical Center

🇺🇸

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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