Serious Gaming for Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
Serious Gaming for Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting in Older Adults With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial
University of Central Florida
610 participants
Jun 9, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a technology-based intervention for managing nausea and vomiting in older adults with cancer. Participants will be randomized to either an intervention or control group. Outcomes such as symptom severity, quality of life, and resource use will be examined.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- age 60 or older
- newly diagnosed with cancer
- treatment with any chemotherapeutic agent of moderate or high emetic potential
- on a 2, 3 or 4 week treatment cycle
- proficient in English
- has a telephone
Exclusion Criteria3
- previous diagnosis and/or treatment for cancer
- end stage disease with less than 6 months to live
- visually or hearing impaired without corrective device
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Interventions
Participants in the intervention group will be asked to play the serious game on an iPad at their first chemotherapy treatment visit. The control group will be able to play at time 6.
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NCT05838638