RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06377124

A Smart Self-Management Support Programme (3S) to Improve Quality of Life in Lung Cancer Patients

A Smart Self-Management Support Programme (3S) to Improve Quality of Life in Patients With Lung Cancer - A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial With Mixed-method Evaluation


Sponsor

The University of Hong Kong

Enrollment

320 participants

Start Date

Apr 22, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Lung cancers patients often experience multiple symptoms (e.g. fatigue, dyspnea, distress, depression, sleep disturbance). The current study attempts to explore the efficacy of the Smart Self-Management Support Programme (3S) in improving quality of life of patients using self-management support programme with mobile devices.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a digital self-management program (delivered via WhatsApp or WeChat on a smartphone) designed to improve the quality of life and well-being of Chinese-speaking patients with advanced lung cancer. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older with advanced (stage III or IV) non-small cell lung cancer - You are physically mobile and able to do most daily activities on your own (ECOG score 2 or less) - You speak and read Chinese - You have a smartphone with WhatsApp or WeChat installed - You are currently receiving or have finished cancer treatment **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are preparing for lung surgery - You have bone fragility, serious active infection, or cannot walk - You have untreated brain metastases causing symptoms - You have severe breathing difficulty, uncontrolled pain, or an active psychiatric illness Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORAL3S intervention

The 3S intervention includes information and support related to self-management of lung cancer, including 1. an individual 3S session at baseline, 2. 24-week messaging, telephone coaching and hotline services.

BEHAVIORALGH information

The GH information includes information related to general health, including 1. an individual GH session at baseline, 2. 24-week messaging, telephone coaching and hotline services.


Locations(3)

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Hong Kong, Ho ManTin, Hong Kong

Queen Mary Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

United Christian Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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