Can an Educational Website Help Improve Follow-up Care for Colorectal Cancer Survivors?
What is the purpose of this clinical trial?
After treatment for colorectal cancer, your doctor will likely ask you to continue with regular follow-up visits. Follow-up care often includes tests to check your health and watch for any new signs of cancer.
This clinical trial is about helping patients understand their health risks and the care they receive after cancer treatment. The trial will test an educational website for patients and their supporters.
- The website is designed to teach people about follow-up care that is recommended after finishing treatment for colorectal cancer.
- The website provides tools to help patients talk with their supporters about what type of support they want to receive.
This trial is set up to find out:
- If the website helps patients receive follow-up tests that are recommended to check for new signs of cancer.
- If the website helps patients know more about their cancer risks and the importance of follow-up tests.
Why is this trial important?
Many patients are not getting the follow-up care that’s recommended after colorectal cancer treatment. This trial aims to change that by helping people learn about the importance of regular check-ups and tests. The trial is a chance to see if a website made specifically for patients and their supporters can encourage people to take a more active role in managing their follow-up care.
Who can be in this trial?
This trial is for adults, ages 18 or older, who had stage 2 or 3 colorectal cancer.
This trial may be for people who:
- Had surgery to remove the cancer
- Can read in English or Spanish
- Have a support person (such as a family member or friend) who might be willing to join the study
To join the trial with you, your support person must be an adult, age 18 or older. They must also be able to read in English or Spanish.
If your support person chooses not to join the trial, that’s OK. You can still participate by yourself.
What can I expect during the trial?
This trial is about cancer care after treatment. You will not receive any medical treatment in the study.
A computer will randomly assign you to 1 of 2 groups.
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Group 1 You will be asked to visit a website that has information about health risks, follow-up care, and extra features for patients and supporters. |
Group 2 You will be asked to visit a website that has information about health risks and follow-up care. |
Your doctor will not have control over which group you will be assigned to. This helps make sure the study results are fair and reliable.
If you join the trial, you will be given the option to invite your support person to take part in the trial too.
If your support person joins the study, they will be in the same group with you. They will be asked to view the same website as you.
Patients and supporters who join the study will:
- Receive an email with a link to a study website. You can visit the website on any laptop, desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone.
- Create a personal account to access the website. You can visit the website as many times as you want.
Patients in the study will also:
- Complete surveys that ask questions about you, your health, and follow-up care after cancer treatment.
- Have the choice to volunteer for a 1-on-1 phone interview for the study. The interview is optional.
How long will I be in the trial?
Your part in the study will last about 16 months (1 year and 4 months).
You may choose to stop participating in the study at any time for any reason.
Are there costs? Will I get paid?
There are no costs for joining the study.
For patients: You can receive up to $85 total in gift cards for participating in this study.
- You will receive a $25 gift card for creating an account and visiting the study website.
- You will receive a $30 gift card for completing study surveys at Month 3.
- You will receive a $30 gift card for completing study surveys at Month 16.
For supporters: You will receive a $25 gift card for creating an account and visiting the study website.
Where can I find more information about this trial?
- Talk with your health care provider
- Call the National Cancer Institute at 1-800-4-CANCER
- Go to www.ClinicalTrials.gov and search the national clinical trial number: NCT07018869
- For a list of trial locations, visit swog.org/NCI-S2417CD