About this trial

In this randomized behavioral intervention, head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors and their caregivers (N=176 HNC survivor-caregiver dyads) will be randomized to either Survivorship Needs Assessment Planning (SNAP) or Usual Care (UC) groups to examine the effects of SNAP on outcomes. SNAP includes two sessions with a needs assessment and tailored care plan and a supportive mobile app after completion of radiation to promote uptake of recommended medical and supportive care. The study aims to evaluate the effects of SNAP on symptom severity in patients and caregiver burden in caregivers. Secondary outcomes include psychological distress (anxiety and depression), healthcare utilization (receipt of recommended care) and unmet needs and self-efficacy in HNC survivor-caregiver dyads. Participants will complete surveys at baseline, 6 months, and 9 months post randomization with validated PROMs, and receive intervention modules at the end of radiation and month 3. Participants in the SNAP group will also receive mobile app support.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age >18

Stage I-IV non-metastatic HNC (i.e., lip/oral cavity, nasopharynx, salivary gland, oropharynx, hypopharynx, paranasal sinus, larynx and cutaneous cancers)

Currently receiving radiation treatment (with/without surgery and/or concurrent chemotherapy) with curative intent

Able to nominate caregiver, the primary support person, also interested in participating

Disqualifiers

Patients who do not read/understand English

Patients who are cognitively impaired and cannot complete interviews as judged by the referring health care provider

Excised and cured non-melanoma skin cancer

Carcinoma in situ of breast or cervix

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Survivorship Needs Assessment Planning (SNAP) tool

Treatment groups

352 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

1
Medical University of South Carolina29425, CharlestonSouth Carolina, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Medical University of South Carolina

Lead sponsor

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Collaborator

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator