~25 spots leftby Jun 2027

Text Messaging for Leukemia

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Wendy Stock, MD - UChicago Medicine
Overseen byWendy Stock, MD
Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: University of Chicago
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this section is to learn how text message reminders might help with regularly taking chemotherapy medications for Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Acute Lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for young people aged 15-39 who were diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and are starting maintenance treatment that includes mercaptopurine and methotrexate. They must want to participate and have a cell phone capable of receiving text messages.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
I was diagnosed with ALL between the ages of 15 and 39.
I am starting maintenance treatment with mercaptopurine and methotrexate.

Exclusion Criteria

I do not want to join the clinical trial.
Patient or caregiver who would receive text message reminders does not have a cell phone that receives text messages

Participant Groups

The study tests if text message reminders can help adolescents and young adults take their oral chemotherapy medications more consistently. Participants will receive either high intensity, low intensity, or no text messaging as part of the intervention.
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: High IntensityActive Control1 Intervention
Receives high-intensity text messaging for 2 cycles of treatment
Group II: Low IntensityActive Control2 Interventions
Receives no texts for 1st cycle and low-intensity texts for 2nd cycle

Find a Clinic Near You

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University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago, IL
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of ChicagoLead Sponsor

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