Web-based Intervention for Lung Cancer Patients and Their Informal Caregivers
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer, Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 110 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | April 2005 |
| End Date: | March 2007 |
Clinician Integration Study
The purpose of this study is to find out if patients with lung cancer and their main
informal caregiver (person providing physical, emotional, or financial support) are helped
by getting information, support, and decision making tools through a computer system called
CHESS(the Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System)
informal caregiver (person providing physical, emotional, or financial support) are helped
by getting information, support, and decision making tools through a computer system called
CHESS(the Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System)
Many patients and their family/friends use the internet for obtaining information regarding
the cancer diagnosis and treatment. In this study, the main caregiver of patients with
advance (stage III or IV) non-small cell lung cancer is provided with a computer and
internet access. Approximately one-half of the participants will also receive CHESS.
the cancer diagnosis and treatment. In this study, the main caregiver of patients with
advance (stage III or IV) non-small cell lung cancer is provided with a computer and
internet access. Approximately one-half of the participants will also receive CHESS.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Stage III or Stage IV)
- Needs to have a "caregiver" - a spouse, partner, family member, or friend providing
emotional, physical, and/or financial support - to participate with the patient.
We found this trial at
1
site
610 Walnut Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53705
Madison, Wisconsin 53705
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