Need-based cancer survivorship program implementation
Official title: Evaluating the Implementation of a Need-based Cancer Survivorship Program Using the REAIM Framework
Run by The University of Hong Kong · NCT07830368 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests a need-based survivorship program for adults who have finished cancer treatment to see if targeted screenings and referrals can help manage symptoms and weight concerns.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 12500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Hong Kong, Hong Kong and 4 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 2, 2026 |
| Main results expected | February 27, 2031 |
| Study ends | February 27, 2032 |
| Registry record updated | September 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07830368 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are Chinese- or English-speaking adults 18+ within three years post-treatment, attending specialized outpatient surveillance clinics in Hong Kong.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are outside the three-year post-treatment window or non-Chinese/English speakers may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is an implementation study that applies the RE-AIM framework to deploy a need-based survivorship program in collaboration with NGOs and district health centers. It uses structured screening with the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) and a new framework for weight-related needs to identify moderate-to-high needs and refer survivors to appropriate services. The study plans to screen about 12,500 cancer survivors and collects quantitative and qualitative data to understand reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance. Participants include Chinese- or English-speaking adults within three years post-treatment attending surveillance clinics; peer volunteers with lived cancer experience may also participate. The lead sponsor is The University of Hong Kong, with sites at several Queen Mary Hospital departments and PYEH in Hong Kong.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could provide timely symptom support and weight-related guidance to a large group of survivors, improving quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous implementations of survivorship care models show promise in improving symptom management, though this exact need-based, large-scale approach is innovative in its explicit screening and referral framework.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: (Cancer patients) * Chinese/English speaking adult cancer patients aged 18 years or older * Within three years post-treatment attending the specialized outpatient clinics for surveillance Exclusion Criteria: (Cancer patients) * Non-Chinese or non-English speaking * Childhood cancer survivors * More than three years post-treatment * and/or unable to provide informed consent Inclusion Criteria: (Peer volunteers) * Aged 18 years or older * Able to communicate in Chinese or English * Have lived experience as a cancer survivor or caregiver
Where it's running
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Queen Mary Hospital-Department of Surgery
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting -
PYEH Department of Clinical Oncology
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting -
Queen Mary Hospital-Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting -
Queen Mary Hospital-Department of Oncology
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting -
Queen Mary Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wendy Lam
- Email: wwtlam@hku.hk
- Phone: 852 39179897
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.