Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?This trial tests the 'STOMA Care' app, which helps bladder and colorectal cancer patients and their caregivers learn stoma care. It targets those who need extra support. The app offers educational content, expert advice, and peer experiences to improve knowledge, skills, and emotional well-being.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for bladder or colorectal cancer patients aged 21+ who are about to have ostomy surgery and can use a phone. They must understand English and be mentally fit to consent. A family caregiver over 21 must also join the study. People with metastatic or recurrent cancer, other cancers, or those not fluent in English cannot participate.Inclusion Criteria
I am having surgery for an ostomy due to bladder or colorectal cancer.
Access to a phone
I am 21 years old or older.
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Exclusion Criteria
My cancer has spread, come back, or I have more than one type of cancer.
I cannot speak, read, or write in English.
Participant Groups
The study tests a 'STOMA Care' web app against usual care for ostomy patients and their caregivers. It looks at how well the app works in improving knowledge, skills, confidence in stoma care, as well as emotional wellbeing and quality of life after surgery.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: STOMA CareExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients and the caregivers accessing the full MORE program on the secured Website. The patients and caregivers will be instructed on how to complete the 1 week (or upon discharge) and 4 week surveys via REDCap or through the RC. This group has additional requirements in the 4-week survey to assess the helpfulness of the Stoma Care app.
Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention
Patients and caregivers will NOT be given access to the web-based app and outpatient clinic will provide ostomy care if requested by all patients with ostomies per their regular care.
Find a Clinic Near You
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiLead Sponsor
University of WashingtonCollaborator