Serious Gaming for Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting

Part of paid clinical trials in Miami, Florida.

Sponsor
University of Central Florida
Study ID
NCT05838638
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
  • Neoplasms

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
60 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • eSSET-CINV — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants in the intervention group will be asked to play the serious game on an iPad at their first chemotherapy treatment visit. The control group will be able to play at time 6.

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a technology-based intervention for managing nausea and vomiting in older adults with cancer. Participants will be randomized to either an intervention or control group. Outcomes such as symptom severity, quality of life, and resource use will be examined.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 9, 2023
Status verified
May 2025
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2027
Completion
Jun 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
610 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention
    This intervention is a serious game which allows older adults under treatment for cancer to practice making self-care decisions for an avatar that is being sent home after their first chemotherapy treatment. This serious game is coupled with a discussion with the research assistant about choices related to managing nausea and vomiting at home
  • Active Comparator: Control
    The control group will receive standard education related to managing nausea and vomiting and will have the opportunity to participate in the intervention at the end of the study

Primary Outcome Measure

Healthcare resource use [ Time Frame: From baseline through the end of the study at 12 or 24 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Miller School of Medicine Sylvester Comp. Cancer CenterMiamiFlorida33136
Deborah Anglade, PhD
[email protected]
Orlando HealthOrlandoFlorida32806
Aurea Middleton, MSN
[email protected]
Aurea Middleton, MSN (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)

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