Use of Social Networking to Survey Women With Small and Large Cell Carcinomas of the Cervix

NCT01606293 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 2012-0464
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Objectives: Primary: 1. To assess the feasibility of using social networking groups to survey patients with rare cancers. Secondary:1. To elucidate the current means for diagnosis and treatment of women with small and large cell carcinomas of the cervix. 2. To evaluate anxiety regarding diagnosis, treatment, and recurrence among women with small and large cell carcinomas of the cervix.

Conditions

Cervical Cancer

Keywords

Small cell carcinomas of the cervix; Large cell carcinomas of the cervix; Online surveys; Electronic surveys; Questionnaires; Facebook; Social networking support groups

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Feasibility of Using Social Networking Groups to Survey Patients with Rare Cancers.

  The entire study will be conducted electronically. A survey assessing presentation of disease, treatment history and follow-up will be hosted on a secured online server. In addition respondents will be asked to complete a battery of 40 questions assessing anxiety regarding their diagnosis and fear of recurrence based on previously published instruments.

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Study Arms (1)

Carcinomas of the Cervix Survey

Women with small and large cell carcinomas of the cervix, who are members of the Facebook group found at the uniform resource locator https://www.facebook.com/SmallCellCC through an online link.

Behavioral: Questionnaires

Interventions

Questionnaires BEHAVIORAL

Completion of online surveys taking approximately 15 - 20 minutes.

Also known as: Electronic surveys

Carcinomas of the Cervix Survey

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All patients who are members of the Facebook group found at the uniform resource locator https://www.facebook.com/SmallCellCC through an online link.

You may qualify if:

• Women with small cell carcinoma of the cervix who are members of a social networking support group on Facebook who give informed consent and are able to complete a 15 min online survey.

You may not qualify if:

• Women with small cell carcinoma of the cervix who are members of a social networking support group on Facebook who cannot respond to an English online survey.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• M.D. Anderson Cancer Center: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

RECRUITING

Related Links

• University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Website

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Uterine Neoplasms; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Urogenital Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Uterine Cervical Diseases; Uterine Diseases; Genital Diseases, Female; Female Urogenital Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Genital Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Officials

• Michael M. Frumovitz, MD,MPH

  M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Michael M. Frumovitz, MD, MPH

CONTACT

713-792-9599

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 23, 2012
• First Posted: May 25, 2012
• Study Start: May 24, 2012
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2021
• Study Completion: May 1, 2021
• Last Updated: December 20, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-12

Locations

US (1)