Mobile app to assist childhood cancer survivors with long-term care
Utilizing a Mobile App to Help Survivors of Childhood Cancer Navigate Long-Term Follow-Up Care
This study is testing a mobile app to help childhood cancer survivors and their caregivers manage long-term care and understand their health needs better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Francisco, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05641961 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates a mobile application designed to help survivors of childhood cancer and their caregivers manage long-term follow-up care. The app provides access to treatment history, follow-up recommendations, and educational resources to enhance understanding of their diagnosis and care needs. Participants will use the app for four months while receiving education about potential late effects of their treatment. The study aims to assess improvements in knowledge and usability of the app among users.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include survivors of childhood cancer or their caregivers who are attending the Survivorship Clinic at UCSF and have access to a mobile device.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a mobile device or are unable to read, write, and understand English may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could significantly improve the long-term health management and quality of life for childhood cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with mobile health applications in improving patient engagement and health outcomes, suggesting a positive outlook for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Survivors of childhood cancer attending Survivorship Clinic at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) OR caregivers of a childhood cancer survivor attending Survivorship Clinic at UCSF. * Must have a mobile device (smartphone or smart-tablet) with service plan. * Must have ability to read, write, and understand English language. Exclusion Criteria: * An individual who does not meet any of the criteria mentioned above will be excluded from participation in this study.
Where this trial is running
San Francisco, California
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Robert Goldsby, MD — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Patricia Murphy, RN
- Email: Patricia.Murphy@ucsf.edu
- Phone: (415) 476-2700
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.