A Randomized Controlled Trial Leveraging Telehealth to Improve Oral Health and Systemic Outcomes Among Cancer Survivors
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The investigators will conduct a 2-arm 6-month randomized clinical controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of an oral Telehealth Intervention (THI) in preventing cancer-related oral complications, improving oral health maintenance and oral health related quality of life, and reducing systemic inflammation compared to Usual Care (UC) among unselected cancer survivors.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 25
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• male and female cancer survivors who are either ≥ 6 months after competing primary therapy for cancer treatment (N=100)
• between 25-75 years of age
• all race/ethnic groups
• own a smart phone.
Locations
United States
Washington, D.c.
Georgetown Lombardi Office of Minority Health
RECRUITING
Washington D.c.
Contact Information
Primary
Smith
ds1924@georgetown.edu
202-687-5367
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-08-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-08-25
Participants
Target number of participants: 100
Treatments
Experimental: Telehealth Intervention (THI) arm
The THI is a 6-month intervention. Participants randomized to THI arm will engage in 6,1-hour virtual sessions with trained study personnel. Modules contain a 1) participant check-in, 2) content designed to build oral health literacy and self-efficacy, 3) and goal-setting.~Coaches will use a facilitation guide, layered with motivational interviewing to conduct telehealth sessions. Participants will also receive biweekly text messages aligned with module content. Post-intervention follow-up will occur at 6- and 12-month post-randomization.
No_intervention: Usual Care (UC) arm
This group will receive biweekly text messages on general health behaviors as a retention strategy. This arm will receive no other outside interventions. The Dental Resource directory will be provided to all participants.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Georgetown University