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A Computerized Tool (C-SCAT) to Improve Symptom Self-Management in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
Trial Status: active
This clinical trial is being done to see if using the Computerized Symptom Capture Tool (C-SCAT) improves symptom self-management in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer. AYAs with cancer experience multiple symptoms that impact their day-to-day lives and may be difficult to self manage. Symptom self-management is a process that uses strategies to cope with illness in daily life. Difficulty in self-managing symptoms can contribute to greater symptom distress, lower quality of life and social function. The C-SCAT helps AYAs plan how to talk about symptoms with healthcare providers and prepares them to have a more focused discussion about their symptoms and self-management strategies. Using the C-SCAT may improve symptom self-management in AYAs with cancer.
Inclusion Criteria
Ages 15 to 29 years
Has received at least 1 cycle of cancer treatment and is within 3 months of receiving that first cycle of treatment
Receiving regularly scheduled cancer treatment and will be receiving at least three more cycles
Reports at least 1 symptom related to cancer and/or its treatment
Able to speak, read, and write English as required for completion of the C-SCAT and study measures
Exclusion Criteria
Cognitive and/or physical inability to complete study measures
Additional locations may be listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT05958316.
I. Determine the effects of the C-SCAT versus usual care on the primary outcomes of self-efficacy for symptom management and symptom self-management behaviors immediately post intervention (Time 1) and at follow-up one month later (Time 2).
II. Examine the effects of the C-SCAT versus usual care on secondary outcomes (symptom severity, symptom distress, social function, and satisfaction with social function) immediately post intervention (Time 1) and at follow-up one month later (Time 2).
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:
I. Explore the relationships of individual factors and social determinants of health with self-efficacy for symptom management and symptom self-management behaviors at baseline (Time 0).
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 groups.
GROUP 1: Patients complete the C-SCAT over 10-15 minutes at weeks 4, 8, and 12.
GROUP 2: Patients receive usual symptom management care and are contacted at weeks 4, 8, and 12.
Upon completion of study intervention, patients are followed up at weeks 14 and 18.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial Typesupportive care
Lead OrganizationVCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
