CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Decision Support System on Symptom Self-Management in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)56 participantsStarted 2024-01-31

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of the decision support system developed for symptom self-management on symptom management, quality of life, and unplanned hospital admissions in Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) patients. Since NHL patients often experience disease and treatment-related side effects after discharge from the hospital, it would be beneficial to develop web-based decision support systems that can support symptom management at home. A mobile-compatible symptom self-management decision support system will be developed and tested with five patients, based on the needs of NHL patients, evidence-based guidelines, and expert opinions. A randomized controlled trial design with a single-blind and active control group will be applied. NHL patients will be pretested and randomized (intervention: 26, control: 26). The intervention group will use the decision support system developed for symptom self-management for three months. The researchers will share their phone numbers with the patients and be contacted via the 24/7 contact button or the phone. The effectiveness of the decision support system developed for symptom self-management is planned to be evaluated at the beginning and after 12 weeks.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years and older * Diagnosed with NHL (Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma and Follicular Lymphoma) * Chemotherapy for the first time due to the diagnosis of NHL * Have received at least two cycles of chemotherapy * ECOG performance score of 0-1-2 * Had no verbal communication disorder * Literate * Having internet access at home, having a device such as a tablet, computer, or phone, and being able to use these tools Exclusion Criteria: * Having metastases * Undergoing major surgery * With terminal disease * ECOG performance score of 3 and above

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

Rotterdam Symptom Checklist

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy [FACT-G (Version 4)] Quality of Life Scale

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Unplanned Hospital Applications Follow-up Form

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05443165

SponsorAkdeniz University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 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.