STAMP+CBT mHealth for Cancer Pain (NCT05403801) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
STAMP+CBT mHealth for Cancer Pain
United States10 participantsStarted 2022-07-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to test whether a mobile application developed to help people with cancer pain is useful and helpful to patients with cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
\- PILOT COHORT
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Patients diagnosed with an active cancer diagnosis, either undergoing active cancer treatment or receiving treatment for an advanced cancer or are receiving palliative care
* Treatment managed at participating clinic (DFCI outpatient palliative care, gastrointestinal cancer center, and DFCI satellite clinic Merrimack Valley or Londonderry)
* Chronic pain related to cancer or treatment (\> pain score of 4)
* Has an active prescription for at least one opioid medication to treat their cancer pain (i.e. not for post-surgical pain)
* Own a compatible smartphone (android) or is willing to use an android device provided by the study team
* Completes baseline survey
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients in survivorship: patients who have completed their treatment regimens, are not actively receiving treatment for an advanced cancer, or have a cancer that is in remission
* Cognitive impairment that would interfere with study participation, as judged by treating clinician
* Inability to speak English: the intervention has not yet been translated to Spanish
* History of opioid use disorders
* Enrolled in hospice
* Currently hospitalized
* Use of transmucosal fentanyl, given safety concerns and ongoing risk mitigation program required to prescribe these (TIRF REMS).
* Pain primarily related to a recent surgery
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.