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'Cancer Patients Better Life Experience' (CAPABLE)

Primary Purpose

Melanoma

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Netherlands
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Cancer Patients Better Life Experience (CAPABLE)
Sponsored by
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional screening trial for Melanoma

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: >18 years of age Sufficient understanding of the Dutch language Participants or their caregiver can use a smartphone (upon patient's consent) Histologically confirmed stage III or IV melanoma who receive treatment with immune checkpoint-inhibitors, according to the clinical guidelines. Exclusion Criteria: Included in a clinical trial >12 months on active treatment

Sites / Locations

  • Netherlands Cancer InstituteRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

CAPABLE cohort

Arm Description

Group that receives the CAPABLE application during treatment

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in fatigue between baseline and 3 and 6 months, as measured by fatigue symptom scale of The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30)
Fatigue is measured on a score from 0-100, the lower the score the less fatigue a patient has

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change in health-related quality of life and QALY's between baseline and 3 and 6 months, as measured by The EuroQoL-5D (EQ-5D-5L).
The EQ-5D is a standardised 5-level, 5-dimensional multi-attribute utility questionnaire that measures mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. It contains a visual analogue scale, with a score from 0 to 100, the higher the score, the better the outcome. Furthermore, it measures utility scores that can be linked to a country index and be further used in cost-effectiveness analysis.
Change in health-related quality of life and physical symptoms between baseline and 3 and 6 months, as measured by the EORTC QLQ-C30
Funtional domains: scale from 0 to 100, the higher the score, the better the functioning. Symptoms: on a scale from 0 to 100, the higher the score, the worse the symptom
Change in melanoma specific quality of life between baseline and 3 and 6 months, as measured by the FACT-M
Of the FACT-M, we use the Melanoma Subscale (scale 0 to 64) and the Melanoma Surgery Subscale (scale 0 to 32), items specific to quality of life in melanoma patients. High scores show a high quality of life. The higher the score the better the quality of life is.
Change in patient reported immunotherapy-related toxicity between baseline and 3 and 6 months, as measured by a self-developed questionnaire using EORTC item bank items
We identified, based on literature and expert opinion, 19 symptoms and created a symptom list based on items of the EORTC item Library. Scale from 0 to 100, the higher the score, the worse the symptom.
Change in psychological distress between baseline and 6 months, as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).
The HADS is a 14-itemquestionnaire, assesses symptoms of mood disturbance, yielding separate scale scores for anxiety and depression, as well as a total score. The higher the score, the worse the depression and/or anxiety is.
Change in information satisfaction/needs between baseline and 6 months, as measured by the EORTC QLQ-INFO25
Measures different domains of satisfaction with delivered information. Scale of 0 to 100, the higher the score the higher the satisfaction/delivered information.
Recruitment rate
The ratio of patients that are included in the study out of the patients eligible for study participation
Patient compliance
The ratio of patients completing the questionnaire and using the CAPABLE app, out of the included patients
Usability/user experience as measured by The System Usability Scale (SUS)
The System Usability Scale (SUS) consists of a 10 item questionnaire with five response options for respondents. The participant's scores are converted to original scores of 0-40 to 0-100. Scores should be considered only in terms of their percentile ranking.
Usability/user experience as measured by PAtient Trust Assessment Tool (PATAT)
Measured on a Likert-scale from 1 to 5. A score higher than 3 is considered trust in telemedicine. Reported as the percentage that has a score higher than 3 and the percentage that scored equal or below 3.
Usability/user experience as measured by the User Version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS)
The uMARS is a20-item measure that includes 4 objective quality subscales-engagement, functionality, aesthetics, and information quality-and 1 subjective quality subscale. The higher the score the better the outcomes.

Full Information

First Posted
January 11, 2023
Last Updated
July 3, 2023
Sponsor
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
Collaborators
University of Pavia, University of Haifa, Biomeris s.r.l., Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA), IBM Research, Bitsens JSC, Poznań University of Technology, Instituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Deontics LTD, Associazione Italiana Malati di Cancro, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05827289
Brief Title
'Cancer Patients Better Life Experience'
Acronym
CAPABLE
Official Title
Pilot Study of the eHealth Application 'Cancer Patients Better Life Experience'
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
July 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
April 15, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2023 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
Collaborators
University of Pavia, University of Haifa, Biomeris s.r.l., Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA), IBM Research, Bitsens JSC, Poznań University of Technology, Instituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Deontics LTD, Associazione Italiana Malati di Cancro, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare health-related quality of life, specifically fatigue, in melanoma patients treated with immunotherapy who use or do not use a patient-centered mobile coaching and monitoring system (CAPABLE). It is expected that by using the CAPABLE eHealth tool, patients' fatigue worsens less significantly (10 points) in the first 3 months follow-up than observed in usual care.
Detailed Description
This is a prospectively enrolling, explorative cohort study in melanoma patients, eligible for or on treatment with ICI therapy. The explorative cohort receives the CAPABLE smartphone application and a multi-sensorial smartwatch. Patients will be asked to use the system for minimum of three to maximum of six months after enrolment. Questionnaires on health-related quality of life (such as fatigue) and user experience will be administered to the patients on baseline/before start treatment (T0), three months (T1) and six months (T2). Results of this interventional study will be compared with a historical cohort consisting of melanoma patients (P20MEL; NL75996.031.20) with the same inclusion criteria as this study population, but receiving standard care (e.g. without the CAPABLE app).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Melanoma

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Screening
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
36 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
CAPABLE cohort
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Group that receives the CAPABLE application during treatment
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Cancer Patients Better Life Experience (CAPABLE)
Intervention Description
The CAPABLE system serves three main goals for the patient: symptom monitoring, information needs fulfilment and interventions to improve mental- and physical wellbeing. These are available to the patient as a smartphone application that is connected to a smartwatch to monitor activity, blood pressure, sleep and heart rate. Patients are able to report symptoms experienced from the treatment and are eligible to do interventions such as mindfulness or yoga. Patients will receive the CAPABLE application and smartwatch for a minimum 3 to a maximum of 6 months after start treatment.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in fatigue between baseline and 3 and 6 months, as measured by fatigue symptom scale of The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30)
Description
Fatigue is measured on a score from 0-100, the lower the score the less fatigue a patient has
Time Frame
Baseline, month 3, month 6
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in health-related quality of life and QALY's between baseline and 3 and 6 months, as measured by The EuroQoL-5D (EQ-5D-5L).
Description
The EQ-5D is a standardised 5-level, 5-dimensional multi-attribute utility questionnaire that measures mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. It contains a visual analogue scale, with a score from 0 to 100, the higher the score, the better the outcome. Furthermore, it measures utility scores that can be linked to a country index and be further used in cost-effectiveness analysis.
Time Frame
Baseline, month 3, month 6
Title
Change in health-related quality of life and physical symptoms between baseline and 3 and 6 months, as measured by the EORTC QLQ-C30
Description
Funtional domains: scale from 0 to 100, the higher the score, the better the functioning. Symptoms: on a scale from 0 to 100, the higher the score, the worse the symptom
Time Frame
Baseline, month 3, month 6
Title
Change in melanoma specific quality of life between baseline and 3 and 6 months, as measured by the FACT-M
Description
Of the FACT-M, we use the Melanoma Subscale (scale 0 to 64) and the Melanoma Surgery Subscale (scale 0 to 32), items specific to quality of life in melanoma patients. High scores show a high quality of life. The higher the score the better the quality of life is.
Time Frame
Baseline, month 3, month 6
Title
Change in patient reported immunotherapy-related toxicity between baseline and 3 and 6 months, as measured by a self-developed questionnaire using EORTC item bank items
Description
We identified, based on literature and expert opinion, 19 symptoms and created a symptom list based on items of the EORTC item Library. Scale from 0 to 100, the higher the score, the worse the symptom.
Time Frame
Baseline, month 3, month 6
Title
Change in psychological distress between baseline and 6 months, as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).
Description
The HADS is a 14-itemquestionnaire, assesses symptoms of mood disturbance, yielding separate scale scores for anxiety and depression, as well as a total score. The higher the score, the worse the depression and/or anxiety is.
Time Frame
Baseline, month 6
Title
Change in information satisfaction/needs between baseline and 6 months, as measured by the EORTC QLQ-INFO25
Description
Measures different domains of satisfaction with delivered information. Scale of 0 to 100, the higher the score the higher the satisfaction/delivered information.
Time Frame
Baseline, month 6
Title
Recruitment rate
Description
The ratio of patients that are included in the study out of the patients eligible for study participation
Time Frame
Through study completion, an average of 6 months
Title
Patient compliance
Description
The ratio of patients completing the questionnaire and using the CAPABLE app, out of the included patients
Time Frame
Through study completion, an average of 6 months
Title
Usability/user experience as measured by The System Usability Scale (SUS)
Description
The System Usability Scale (SUS) consists of a 10 item questionnaire with five response options for respondents. The participant's scores are converted to original scores of 0-40 to 0-100. Scores should be considered only in terms of their percentile ranking.
Time Frame
Baseline
Title
Usability/user experience as measured by PAtient Trust Assessment Tool (PATAT)
Description
Measured on a Likert-scale from 1 to 5. A score higher than 3 is considered trust in telemedicine. Reported as the percentage that has a score higher than 3 and the percentage that scored equal or below 3.
Time Frame
Month 3
Title
Usability/user experience as measured by the User Version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS)
Description
The uMARS is a20-item measure that includes 4 objective quality subscales-engagement, functionality, aesthetics, and information quality-and 1 subjective quality subscale. The higher the score the better the outcomes.
Time Frame
Month 6

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: >18 years of age Sufficient understanding of the Dutch language Participants or their caregiver can use a smartphone (upon patient's consent) Histologically confirmed stage III or IV melanoma who receive treatment with immune checkpoint-inhibitors, according to the clinical guidelines. Exclusion Criteria: Included in a clinical trial >12 months on active treatment
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Itske Fraterman, MSc
Phone
+31205122036
Email
i.fraterman@nki.nl
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Netherlands Cancer Institute
City
Amsterdam
State/Province
North Holland
ZIP/Postal Code
1066CX
Country
Netherlands
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Itske Fraterman
Phone
+31205122036
Email
i.fraterman@nki.nl

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