Online Educational Tool for Caregivers of Pediatric Oncology Patients

NCT05616572 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 202207059
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a game-based tool for caregivers of pediatric oncology patients to increase caregiver knowledge about supportive care for oncology patients while simultaneously reducing caregiver anxiety.

Conditions

Caregiver Burden; Care Giving Burden; Pediatric Cancer

Keywords

caregiver; pediatric oncology

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Feasibility of using game-based tool to augment oncological education in caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer as measured by percentage of caregivers that enroll and complete study visit.

  Through completion of study visit (Day 1) for all participants (estimated to be 1 year)

• Feasibility of using game-based tool to augment oncological education in caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer as measured by the average time to completion of the educational tool.

  Through completion of study visit (Day 1) for all participants (estimated to be 1 year)

• Feasibility of using game-based tool to augment oncological education in caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer as measured by average time to complete the study visit.

  Through completion of study visit (Day 1) for all participants (estimated to be 1 year)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Determine the impact of a game-based tool in decreasing anxiety of caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer as measured by change in anxiety.

  Prior to OncoWhiz and after OncoWhiz (Day 1)

• Determine the impact of a game-based tool in increasing knowledge of caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer as measure by change in knowledge.

  Prior to OncoWhiz and after OncoWhiz (Day 1)

Study Arms (1)

Caregiver

EXPERIMENTAL

After consent, the study visit will occur. The study visit will consist of a brief set of demographic questions and a pre-game play knowledge assessment and anxiety assessment, followed by completion of the OncoWhiz game. Immediately after utilizing OncoWhiz, the participant will complete a knowledge assessment and anxiety assessment, in addition to a satisfaction survey.

Behavioral: OncoWhiz

Interventions

OncoWhiz BEHAVIORAL

OncoWhiz is an online educational tool designed to supplement current institutional caregiver education. OncoWhiz requires low graphical demands, has no-end user downloads, and is compatible with both desktop and mobile phones. Questions are derived from the institutional binder and are written at a fifth-grade reading level for user accessibility.

Caregiver

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Caregiver of a pediatric cancer patient who was recently diagnosed with cancer, including all pediatric malignancies. Multiple caregivers can be enrolled. Caregiver is defined as a person who is responsible for the direct care, protection, and supervision of the pediatric cancer patient. In this context, a caregiver is not required to be the parent or legal guardian.
• Caregivers must have completed oncology nursing education either in the inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Inpatient setting: Before discharge from hospital after nursing education
• Outpatient setting: Within 15 days of discharge from the inpatient setting after nursing education or within 21 days of nursing education if diagnosis made in the outpatient setting

You may not qualify if:

• If less than 18 years of age
• Unable to utilize the electronic tool, complete the pre/post questionnaires and anxiety scale due to reading abilities, intellectual or physical disabilities.
• Cared for another child with cancer or secondary diagnosis

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Washington University School of Medicine: lead

Study Sites (1)

Washington University School of Medicine

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

Location

Related Links

• Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Caregiver Burden; Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Melanie Fields, M.D.

  Washington University School of Medicine

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 2, 2022
• First Posted: November 15, 2022
• Study Start: November 29, 2022
• Primary Completion: May 23, 2023
• Study Completion: May 23, 2023
• Last Updated: June 15, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Time Frame: The shared data will be available 6 months after publication, ending 36 months after article publication.
• Access Criteria: These data will be available to researchers that provide a methodologically sound proposal. The data will be available to achieve the aims of the approved proposal. Proposals should be directed to fields\ m@wustl.edu.

Locations

US (1)