CompletedNot Applicable

Psychological Intervention Using Smartphone Technology to Alleviate Malignant Pain

United States52 participantsStarted 2023-05-04

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to develop and pilot test a novel medical intervention (STAMP+CBT app) that will help patients track their pain, mood, opioid use and side effects while delivering tailored education and self-management advice for patients with advanced 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.

Cohort Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Patient diagnosed with an active cancer diagnosis (locally advanced solid tumor malignancy, multiple myeloma, or other advanced hematologic malignancy), either undergoing active treatment or receiving treatment for an advanced cancer or are receiving supportive care * 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) * Completed baseline survey Cohort 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) * 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 (within the last 2 weeks) We will exclude adults who are unable to consent, individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers), pregnant women, and prisoners.

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

Proportion of Patients Who Complete More Than 2/3rd of the Study Modules at the End of 4 Weeks of Intervention to Determine Feasibility of the STAMP+CBT App

Timeframe: 4-weeks

Proportion of Patients Who Rate the Acceptability Items 4 or Higher on the App.

Timeframe: 6-weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05774197

SponsorUniversity of Oklahoma

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-24

Results submitted2025-09-22

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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.