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
Locations
1Sponsors and collaborators
Medical University of South Carolina
Lead sponsor
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator