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Effects of Internet Support for Cancer Patients on Health Outcomes, Health Care Utilization and Costs: A Randomized Clinical Trial


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18 Years
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Open (Enrolling)
Female
Breast Cancer

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Trial Information

Effects of Internet Support for Cancer Patients on Health Outcomes, Health Care Utilization and Costs: A Randomized Clinical Trial


Inclusion Criteria:



- Patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer and under treatment (radiation,
chemotherapy, hormone, or combinations of those)

- Patients are > 18 years of age, able to write / read / speak Norwegian and have
Internet with secure access (BankID) at home

Exclusion Criteria:

- Excluded are patients who had received radiation on the brain as this may affect
their abilities to reliably report their symptoms

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Outcome Measure:

Severity and duration of symptom distress

Outcome Time Frame:

At baseline and at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 months

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Cornelia M Ruland, PhD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

Oslo University Hospital - Rikshospitalet

Authority:

Norway:National Committee for Medical and Health Research Ethics

Study ID:

2009051

NCT ID:

NCT00971009

Start Date:

March 2010

Completion Date:

February 2015

Related Keywords:

  • Breast Cancer
  • Symptom management
  • Interactive Health Communication Application
  • Patient-provider communication
  • Health care costs
  • Breast Neoplasms

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