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GlowCap Reminder System in Patients With Early Stage Breast Cancer Receiving Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy

Terminated
Conditions
Breast Cancer
Interventions
Other: GlowCap device
Registration Number
NCT01239251
Lead Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the ease of using a new device, called the GlowCap that reminds the patient to take their breast cancer hormone pill. The study will collect information about the experience with this device and what the patient thinks of its role in the daily pill taking routine.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
8
Inclusion Criteria
  • Early stage breast cancer patients taking adjuvant endocrine therapy (ie, tamoxifen, anastrozole, letrozole, exemestane).
  • Age ≥ 60 years
  • Must have broadband internet access at home (to enable the base for the system to communicate to the Vitality server).
  • Must have a landline or mobile phone
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Non-English speaking patients
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
breast cancer patients taking endocrine therapyGlowCap deviceBreast cancer patients, currently taking adjuvant endocrine therapy will be equipped with a GlowCap device for a period of 30 days. The GlowCap will become part of their medication taking routine.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assess the usability of the GlowCap system by patients2 years

\>60 years of age with early stage breast cancer.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Measure the acceptance and satisfaction of the GlowCap reminder system2 years

with respect to medication adherence in patients \>60 years with early stage breast cancer taking adjuvant endocrine therapy.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Avenue

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New York, New York, United States

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