Multimedia Self-Management for Lung Cancer Caregivers

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byJae Kim, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This randomized phase III trial studies how well a multimedia self-management intervention works in preparing family caregivers and patients with stage I-III lung cancer for lung cancer surgery. The multimedia self-management intervention, Preparing for your Lung Cancer Surgery, is a nurse-led, caregiver-based, multimedia intervention that may improve patient recovery after surgery, lower caregiving burden, and improve distress and quality of life.

Research Team

Virginia Sun, RN, PhD

Principal Investigator

City of Hope Medical Center

Jae Kim, MD

Principal Investigator

City of Hope Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adult family caregivers and patients with Stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer who are preparing for surgery. Caregivers must be the primary care provider, identified by the patient, both before and after surgery. Participants need to be at least 21 years old and able to read or understand English.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 21 years old or older.

A family caregiver enrolled in the study

Able to read or understand English

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Multimedia Self-Management Intervention (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study tests a multimedia self-management intervention called 'Preparing for your Lung Cancer Surgery.' It's nurse-led, aimed at caregivers, involves educational media about prepping for surgery, and aims to improve patient recovery post-surgery while reducing caregiver burden.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Group I (MSM intervention)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions

Patients and FCGs receive the MSM intervention consisting of videos, a handbook, and research nurse coaching over 40-60 minutes, approximately 3-7 days before surgery and within 24 hours of planned discharge. Patients and FCGs also receive research nurse support via telephone(separate sessions for FCGs and patients) over 20-30 minutes at 2 and 7 days, and 2 months post-discharge.

Group II: Group II (Attention Control)Active Control2 Interventions

Patients and FCGs receive attention control intervention consisting of videos (American Cancer Society video on "Clinical Trials"), American Cancer Society print materials, and assistance from a CRA approximately 3-7 days before surgery and within 24 hours of planned discharge. Patients and FCGs also receive assistance from CRAs via telephone at 2 and 7 days, and 2 months post-discharge.