mHealth Intervention for Pain Self Management
Purpose
This is a feasibility pilot test of a single-arm intervention to evaluate the beta version of an mHealth app-based behavioral intervention prior to scaling for a randomized controlled trial (RCT). This mHealth intervention is designed to enhance self-efficacy and support pain and symptom self-management among post-treatment cancer survivors.
Conditions
- Pain
- Pain Management
- Symptom Monitoring
- Symptom Management
- Cancer Survivorship
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- In a post-treatment stage with no evidence of disease (complete remission) - Diagnosed with cancer in the past three years - Experiencing cancer/treatment-related pain - ≥ 18 years of age at the time of first diagnosis - Cognitively able to actively participate in an online-based study - Able to read, write, and understand English
Exclusion Criteria
- Individuals who currently use any medication for psychiatric reasons (including stimulants, and mood stabilizers) - Patients with major psychotic disorders (bipolar disorder or schizophrenia) and/or substance use disorders. - Those who are currently pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next three months
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- N/A
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
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Experimental Mobile Health (mHealth) Intervention |
Implement a bank of 60 mHealth intervention messages, ecological momentary assessments (EMAs), and e-diary entries to PiLR to deliver a 1-week mHealth intervention to cancer survivors experiencing pain |
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Recruiting Locations
Richmond, Virginia 23298
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Detailed Description
The intervention involves a set of tested intervention messages, ecological momentary assessments (EMAs), and e-diary entries to our PsyMINT mobile app. A 1-week mHealth intervention to cancer survivors who experience pain will be delivered. The feasibility of an mHealth app platform (PsyMINT) as a message presentation environment will be delivered and evaluated. The app messages will target five topics/modules, including psychoeducational materials related to pain management; positive psychology; opioid literacy; skill building for patient-provider communication and trust; and quality of life.