Addressing Mental Health of Cancer Patients and Caregivers Using a Mobile App Suite
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | March 27, 2018 |
| End Date: | October 2018 |
| Contact: | Philip Chow, PhD |
| Email: | pic2u@virignia.edu |
| Phone: | 434-924-5401 |
Examining an App-based Mental Health Intervention for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
A cancer diagnosis affects not only patients but also their caregivers. The purpose of this
study is to test the feasibility of using a mobile app suite, IntelliCare, to improve the
mental health of cancer patients and caregivers.
study is to test the feasibility of using a mobile app suite, IntelliCare, to improve the
mental health of cancer patients and caregivers.
Cancer patients and/or their caregivers will receive access to the mobile app suite,
IntelliCare, as well as phone coaching that will focus on how to use the apps. IntlliCare is
composed of separate apps that each target a specific aspect of mental health (e.g., reducing
worry). The apps are interactive and designed for users to engage in short time bursts (e.g.,
less than a minute). IntelliCare was originally designed to be paired with phone coaching
that focuses on how to use the apps and overcome barriers to usage.
IntelliCare, as well as phone coaching that will focus on how to use the apps. IntlliCare is
composed of separate apps that each target a specific aspect of mental health (e.g., reducing
worry). The apps are interactive and designed for users to engage in short time bursts (e.g.,
less than a minute). IntelliCare was originally designed to be paired with phone coaching
that focuses on how to use the apps and overcome barriers to usage.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits and study procedures.
- Caregiver/support person of patient undergoing treatment for cancer in the Breast Care
Clinic OR patient undergoing treatment for cancer in the Breast Care Clinic
- Owns a smart phone or they are willing to carry one during the study if one is
provided.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Under 18 years old
- Non-English Speaker
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