Web-Based Toolkit to Improve Cancer-Related Emotional Distress and Anxiety in Rural Older Cancer Survivors
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
This clinical trial tests how well a web based toolkit works to improve cancer related emotional distress and anxiety in rural older cancer survivors. Rural older adults with cancer-related distress are particularly vulnerable to poorer mental health and cancer-related outcomes including increased difficulties identifying symptoms of anxiety, a reduced likelihood of knowing when to access mental health services, and a higher likelihood of having poorly managed CRD, even after receiving a psychosocial referral. The web based tool kit called CONNECT addresses digital literacy and supports for cancer-related distress management through interactive activities for setting up telehealth visits, accessing educational materials about cancer-related distress, and providing individualized mental health resource recommendations. Using CONNECT may improve cancer related emotional distress and anxiety in rural older cancer survivors.
Sponsor: Northwestern University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ AIM 1: Invited by a member of the study team
- ✓ AIM 1: In the following or related field:
- ✓ Healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc.)
- ✓ Patient advocates and representatives
- ✓ Researchers in healthcare or technology fields
- ✓ Healthcare administrators and managers
- ✓ AIM 1: Must be over 18 years old
- ✓ AIM 1: English-speaking
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS): Experience a cancer recurrence or a new cancer diagnosis during their participation in the trial because of the body of literature that reports increased distress associated with cancer recurrence
- ✕ AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVER): Are inpatients
- ✕ AIM 2 (RURAL OLDER CANCER SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVER): Cognitive impairment precludes the ability to provide written consent
Where it's recruiting
Chicago
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07290543 · last updated 2025-12-18