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Assessing the Time Demands of Cancer

Recruiting
18 years of age
Both
Phase N/A

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Overview

A total of 80 individuals receiving treatment for metastatic breast or advanced stage ovarian cancer will be asked to complete a baseline survey and install the mobile app on their smartphone; carry the smartphone for 28 consecutive days while outside the home; keep smartphone location and motion services active; confirm and correct (if needed) smartphone-detected activities and trips; use the app interface to provide additional information on activities and trips related to cancer treatment tasks; complete daily surveys regarding well-being; and at the end of the 28 day period, complete an online survey.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Diagnosed with advanced stage (III, IV) ovarian (ovarian, fallopian tube or prmary peritoneal) or metastatic breast cancer [do not need to be newly diagnosed]
  • Currently receiving any type of therapy for their cancer [can be front-line, maintenance therapy, or treatment for recurrence]
  • Able to complete study tasks in English
  • Able to provide voluntary informed consent
  • Own an Android or iOS smartphone on which the operating system is version 9.0 or higher for Android or 10.0 higher for iOS; or willing to use a researcher-provided smartphone

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Those who are currently incarcerated
  • Have opted out of research contact

Study details

Metastatic Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer

NCT05708703

Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

25 January 2024

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