Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Cancer Care Coordination for Chemotherapy Patients

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Cancer Care Coordination for Chemotherapy Patients

Official Title: Use of mHealth to Support Nurse-directed Care Coordination for Chemotherapy Patients: Improving Health, Healthcare Delivery, and Healthcare Utilization.

Study ID: NCT02238951

Conditions

Cancer

Interventions

Mobile Health (mHealth)

No mHealth

Study Description

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to compare nurse-led care coordination for persons receiving cancer chemotherapy treatment incorporating mobile health technology to nurse-led care coordination without any mobile health enhancements.

Detailed Description: This study will randomize sixty (60) participants receiving cancer chemotherapy treatment to receive nurse-led care coordination using a HIPAA-compliant mobile health platform compared to no technology-enhanced care coordination. All participants receive nurse-led care coordination throughout chemotherapy treatment. RESEARCH AIMS: * Demonstration of a HIPAA-compliant social networking platform; * Facilitate communication and collaboration among patients with cancer and their care team; * Assess patient health outcomes (chemotherapy-related physical and psychological side effects; pain, quality of life and patient satisfaction) * Assessment of healthcare utilization including emergency department visits, unplanned clinic visits and hospitalization; * For patients assigned to the mobile health care coordination, understanding their experience of use of the technology