Programs To Support You During Chemotherapy (NCT02489422) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Programs To Support You During Chemotherapy
United States44 participantsStarted 2016-08
Plain-language summary
This randomized pilot trial studies how well two supportive programs work for improving fatigue and depressive symptoms in patients with GI undergoing chemotherapy. Possible mediators such as psychological stress, circadian disruption, and inflammation, will also be explored.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Scheduled to receive first-line Fluorouracil (5FU)-based intravenous chemotherapy treatment for a gastrointestinal cancer (stages II-IV)
* Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of =\< 1
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign and informed consent document in English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Has a self-reported history of diagnosed uncontrolled obstructive sleep apnea (ok if using CPAP), sleep-related seizures, sleep walking more than one time per week, restless leg syndrome, or a job with night shifts
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Fatigue Assessed by the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)
Timeframe: At baseline, 8 weeks, 10 weeks and 14 weeks after start of intervention