Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?This phase III trial studies how well a telehealth self-management program works in improving survivorship care and outcomes in stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer or colorectal cancer survivors. Survivor self-management program focuses on coaching patients on follow-up care after cancer treatments. Participating in the program may improve knowledge and confidence about follow-up care, communication with cancer care and primary care doctors, and quality of life after cancer treatment in non-small cell lung cancer or colorectal cancer survivors.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for stage I-III non-small cell lung or colorectal cancer survivors who finished treatment at least 4 months ago. Participants must understand English and be willing to consent to the study's requirements. Those unable to comply with the study as judged by the investigator cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
My cancer was initially stage I, II, or III.
I finished treatment for NSCLC or colorectal cancer over 4 months ago.
All subjects must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent
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Exclusion Criteria
Subjects, who in the opinion of the principal investigator (PI), may not be able to comply with the requirements of the study
Participant Groups
The trial examines a telehealth self-management program aimed at improving survivorship care for cancer survivors. It includes coaching on follow-up care, using tools like telemedicine, survivorship care plans, questionnaires, and quality-of-life assessments.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Arm I (personalized care plan, telehealth sessions)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Patients receive a personalized care plan/resource manual. Patients also participate in 5 telehealth sessions with a nurse over 60 minutes each for 4 months (months 1-4) about self-management skills building, then 3 maintenance telehealth sessions with a nurse over 60 minutes each for 3 months (months 5-7) for additional self-management skills building support. A copy of patient's care plan is also sent to their PCP.
Group II: Arm II (ASCO care plan, telehealth sessions)Active Control3 Interventions
Patients receive an ASCO care plan. Patients also participate in 5 telehealth sessions with a nurse over 60 minutes each for 4 months (months 1-4) to answer questions on a handbook about life after cancer treatment, then 3 monthly telehealth sessions with a nurse over 60 minutes each for 3 months (months 5-7) to answer questions about the handbook. A copy of the ASCO care plan is also sent to their PCP.
Find a Clinic Near You
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City of Hope Medical CenterDuarte, CA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
City of Hope Medical CenterLead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)Collaborator