Improving Health of Patients With Colon Cancer Following Surgery: A Trial of SA-ICAN Via Videoconferencing
| Status: | Terminated |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Colorectal Cancer, Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 65 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/8/2017 |
| Start Date: | November 2014 |
| End Date: | March 16, 2016 |
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of more frequent follow-up (by
videoconference) of these patients. Videoconference is a method of communication over a
distance. In this method, the patient will hear the person's voice (like on the telephone)
and will see that person over video.
The study will compare more frequent follow-up of patients by videoconferencing to routine
follow-up of patients. The investigators will compare each type of follow-up to see the
effect on the number of times patients need to visit emergency rooms or need admission to
hospitals. The study will also look at the difference between each type of follow-up on
patients' quality of life and social support thirty days after hospital discharge.
The study will also measure satisfaction and acceptability of this intervention among those
who had follow-ups by videoconference.
videoconference) of these patients. Videoconference is a method of communication over a
distance. In this method, the patient will hear the person's voice (like on the telephone)
and will see that person over video.
The study will compare more frequent follow-up of patients by videoconferencing to routine
follow-up of patients. The investigators will compare each type of follow-up to see the
effect on the number of times patients need to visit emergency rooms or need admission to
hospitals. The study will also look at the difference between each type of follow-up on
patients' quality of life and social support thirty days after hospital discharge.
The study will also measure satisfaction and acceptability of this intervention among those
who had follow-ups by videoconference.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 65 or older.
- Newly diagnosed colon cancer.
- Referred to Dr.Shahrokni for pre-operative evaluation before surgical resection of
the colon.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to comprehend English.
- Deafness , measured by the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Screening
Version (HHIE-S)29 , score equal or above 30. (appendix 10)
- Blindness.
- Upper extremities paralysis.
- Cognitive impairment (score of 0-1 in Mini-Cog Test).
- Life expectancy < 6 months.
- Colon cancer stage IV.
- Nursing home resident.
We found this trial at
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site
1275 York Ave
New York, New York 10021
New York, New York 10021
(212) 639-2000
Phone: 646-888-3651
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — the world's oldest and...
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