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Study NCT ID: NCT03030859
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2024-04-11
First Post: 2016-12-30
Is NOT Gene Therapy: True
Has Adverse Events: True

Brief Title: Self-Care for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors With Lymphedema and Fibrosis
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
Organization:

Study Overview

Official Title: Self-Care for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors With Lymphedema and Fibrosis
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2024-03
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: This randomized pilot clinical trial studies how well the self-care program works in head and neck cancer survivors with lymphedema and fibrosis. A self-care program may promote self-care activities for managing chronic swelling and tough/tight tissues in the head and neck region.
Detailed Description: PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To complete development of a self-care program focusing on lymphedema and fibrosis (LEF) in head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors (LEF-self-care program \[SCP\]) with the goal of improving LEF associated outcomes when compared to usual care alone. (Stage I)

II. To determine the feasibility of a program of LEF-SCP with or without follow-up to usual care for HNC survivors with LEF, specifically to: 1) obtain recruitment estimates and determine barriers to recruitment; 2) identify barriers to implementation; 3) assess safety; and 4) evaluate patient satisfaction. (Stage II)

III. To determine if the LEF-SCP with or without follow-up enhances self-efficacy and adherence compared to usual care in HNC survivors with LEF. (Stage II)

IV. To determine the preliminary efficacy of the LEF-SCP with or without follow-up as compared to usual care for the following outcomes: 1) LEF progression; 2) symptom burden; and 3) functional status. (Stage II)

OUTLINE:

Project Stage I: Patients undergo a training session with the study lymphedema therapist and review the educational manual and videos for the development of all three components of the LEF self-care program.

Project Stage II: Patients are randomized to 1 of 3 groups.

GROUP I: Patients will receive usual care only, without any additional interventions.

GROUP II: Patients undergo LEF-SCP training comprising of motivational interview (MI) session over 1 hour and LEF self-care training session over 1 hour weekly for 3 weeks. Patients also review LEF self-care educational manual and watch self-care videos monthly or more frequently as needed.

GROUP III: Patients undergo LEF-SCP training comprising of MI session over 1 hour and LEF self-care training session over 1 hour weekly for 3 weeks. Patients review LEF self-care educational manual and watch self-care videos monthly or more frequently as needed. Patients also meet with the study lymphedema therapist over 1 hour at 3, 6, and 9 months.

After completion of study, patients are followed up at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:

Secondary ID Infos

Secondary ID Type Domain Link View
NCI-2016-01901 REGISTRY NCI, Clinical Trials Reporting Program View