RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03215199

Northern Alberta Psychosocial Telecare (NAPT) Screening for HNC Patients

Northern Alberta Psychosocial Telecare (NAPT) Screening for Surgical Head and Neck Cancer Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

University of Alberta

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2017

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cancer Distress

Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial comparing a web-based psychosocial screening application to usual care in a cohort of surgically-treated head and neck cancer patients to determine its efficacy in monitoring depression and distress, and prompting necessary psychiatry/psychology referrals. In addition, treatment adherence, rehabilitation and return to work, primary care utilization, and survival will be monitored.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is setting up a telehealth screening program to identify mental health and emotional support needs in patients with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer who are having surgery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years old or older - You have been newly diagnosed with head and neck cancer (not a recurrence) - Your primary treatment is surgery **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 - Your head and neck cancer has come back after a previous treatment - You have previously received chemotherapy or radiation therapy - You have a history of psychiatric or psychological illness - You have had other cancers before or have experienced cancer-related emotional distress previously Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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