Study to Develop a Group-Based E-Health Intervention for YA Cancer Survivors
Pilot Study to Develop a Group-Based E-Health Intervention for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
Investigators will test an evidence-based behavioral intervention that is responsive to Young Adults (YA's) expressed needs and priorities
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started May 2021
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
May 11, 2021
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 31, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 17, 2021
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 6, 2022
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 6, 2022
CompletedApril 14, 2023
April 1, 2023
8 months
August 31, 2021
April 13, 2023
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Satisfaction assessed by study-specific survey during the intervention - Acceptability
The intervention will be deemed acceptable if, on average, participants report satisfaction with the weekly sessions as ≥2 on a 0-4 scale.
During intervention
Satisfaction assessed by study-specific survey after the intervention - Acceptability
The intervention will be deemed acceptable if, on average, participants report satisfaction with the overall program and intent to continue using the intervention skills as ≥2 on a 0-4 scale.
Immediately after the intervention
Session attendance after the intervention - Acceptability
Videoconference delivery will be acceptable if average group attendance is ≥6/10 sessions.
Immediately after the intervention
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Quality of life before intervention
Baseline
Change in quality of life at after intervention
Immediately after intervention
Other Outcomes (8)
Symptom burden before intervention
Baseline
Change in Symptom burden after intervention
Immediately after intervention
Cancer-related distress before intervention
Baseline
- +5 more other outcomes
Study Arms (1)
eHealth
EXPERIMENTALWeekly video conference groups led by a trained facilitator
Interventions
Participants will attend group sessions with a trained facilitator held over videoconference. Sessions will each last 2 hours and will be held once weekly for 10 weeks. Sessions will include Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management and health education content.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- years old
- Diagnosed with cancer between 18-39 years old
- Cancer diagnosis was non-metastatic
- Completed cancer treatment between 1 month and 5 years prior to enrollment, with the exception of ongoing hormone therapy
- No documented or observable psychiatric or neurological disorders that could interfere with participation (e.g., active psychosis, active substance abuse), as identified by the referring medical team, chart review, or screening
- Able to speak and read English
- Able to provide informed consent
You may not qualify if:
- Metastatic disease
- Continued cancer treatment
- Psychiatric or neurological disorders that could interfere with study participation
- Vulnerable populations will not be included
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
Related Publications (2)
Fox RS, Badger TA, Moya S, Gudenkauf LM, Nelson MA, O'Neill RM, Leete JJ, Friedman SE, Katsanis E, Victorson DE, Sanford SD, Penedo FJ, Antoni MH, Oswald LB. An HRQOL Proof-Of-Concept Analysis of the eHealth TOGETHER Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Brief Report. Psychooncology. 2025 Jul;34(7):e70234. doi: 10.1002/pon.70234.
PMID: 40879639DERIVEDOswald LB, Lyleroehr M, Gudenkauf LM, Armstrong GE, Tometich DB, Sanford SD, Loecher N, Geiss C, Rodriguez Y, Scheel KL, Nieves-Lopez A, Jim HSL, Gonzalez BD, Antoni MH, Penedo FJ, Reed D, Katsanis E, Salsman JM, Victorson D, Fox RS. Development and initial testing of TOGETHER-YA: an eHealth-delivered and group-based psychosocial intervention for young adult cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer. 2022 Dec;30(12):10067-10076. doi: 10.1007/s00520-022-07382-y. Epub 2022 Oct 14.
PMID: 36229547DERIVED
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Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Laura Oswald, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NA
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- OTHER
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 31, 2021
First Posted
September 17, 2021
Study Start
May 11, 2021
Primary Completion
January 6, 2022
Study Completion
January 6, 2022
Last Updated
April 14, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-04
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share