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Feasibility, Acceptability, and Potential Effects of a Digital Oral Anticancer Agent Intervention: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Feasibility, Acceptability, and Potential Effects of a Comprehensive Oral Chemotherapy Intervention on Medication Adherence Self-efficacy, Medication Adherence, and Symptom Distress: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial
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Abstract
backgroundIndividuals taking oral anticancer agents (OAAs) often face important challenges, requiring more timely informational support, ongoing monitoring, and side effect management.
objectiveThis study, guided by the Self-Efficacy Theory, aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of a comprehensive, digital OAA intervention.
methodsA 2-arm, mixed methods, pilot randomized controlled trial took place at a large university-affiliated cancer center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Participants (N=52) completed baseline self-report e-questionnaires and subsequently were randomly assigned to the experimental group (intervention plus usual care, n=26) or control group (usual care only, n=26). The study intervention, designed to increase medication adherence via medication adherence self-efficacy and decreased symptom distress, included (1) OAA informational videos, (2) OAA-related e-handouts and other supportive resources, (3) nurse-led follow-up calls, and (4) e-reminders to take OAAs. The e-questionnaires were completed once a week for the first month and every 2 weeks for the subsequent 4 months, or until OAA treatment was completed. A subset from both groups (n=20) participated in semistructured interviews once they completed the study requirements. Study feasibility is assessed using recruitment, retention, and response rates, as well as intervention uptake. Through e-questionnaires and exit interviews, intervention acceptability is to be assessed prospectively at baseline and retrospectively upon study completion. Potential effects are then assessed via medication adherence self-efficacy, medication adherence self-report, and symptom distress.
resultsData collection was completed by December 2023 with a final sample size of 41. Results are expected to be published in 2025.
conclusionsThis study relies on a theoretically based, OAA digital intervention with modalities tailored to the needs and preferences of participants. The use of quantitative and qualitative methods enriches our understanding of the potential contributions of the intervention. In addition, following participants over the course of treatment captures potential changes in oral treatment-related processes and outcomes.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT04984850; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/nct04984850. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/55475.
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