An app to help cancer survivors manage their health
WeCanManage: An mHealth Self-management Tool to Empower Survivors With Disabilities Due to Long-term Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
This study is testing a new app called WeCanManage to see if it helps cancer survivors with disabilities better manage their health after treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Illinois at Chicago Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT06185738 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of the WeCanManage app, a self-management tool designed for cancer survivors with disabilities. It employs a pre-post, single-arm feasibility design to gather data on user satisfaction, response patterns, and preliminary efficacy related to targeted patient-reported outcomes. Participants will engage in two data collection sessions to assess the app's effectiveness in supporting their health management post-treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 or older who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, head and neck cancer, or sarcoma and identify as having a disability.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently undergoing active treatment or do not self-identify as having a disability may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could empower cancer survivors with disabilities to better manage their health and improve their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile health applications for cancer management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Usability Testing of the WeCanManage High Fidelity Prototype * Age 18 or older * Diagnosis of breast cancer, head and neck cancer or sarcoma * Completion of active treatment * Self-identify as a person with a disability according to the Americans with Disabilities .Act and the American Community Survey 6-disability questions * Able to understand and communicate in English * Medically stable enough to participate in two data collection sessions totaling 2 hours Evaluation of the WeCanManage App * Age 18 or older * Diagnosis of breast cancer, head and neck cancer or sarcoma * Completion of primary (i.e. surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation); may still be under-going endocrine or hormone therapies * Self-identify as experiencing disabling after-effects of cancer and its treatment according to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the American Community Survey 6-disability questions * Able to read, understand and communicate in English * Ownership of a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer. * Internet access Exclusion Criteria: Usability Testing of the WeCanManage High Fidelity Prototype * No diagnosis of breast cancer, head and neck cancer or sarcoma * In active treatment * Does not self-identify as a person with a disability according to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the American Community Survey 6-disability questions * Not able to understand and communicate in English * Not medically stable enough to participate in two data collection sessions totaling 2 hours Evaluation of the WeCanManage App * Age 17 or younger * No diagnosis of breast cancer, head and neck cancer or sarcoma * In active treatment * Does not self-identify as experiencing long-term effects of cancer and its treatment according to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the American Community Survey 6-disability questions * Not able to read, understand, and communicate in English * Does not have access to internet enabled smartphone, tablet, or personal computer * Does not have access to the internet
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois
- University of Illinois — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Susan Magasi, MD
- Email: smagas1@uic.ed
- Phone: 312-413-4603
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.