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NCT Number: NCT07457112

EHealth Educational Intervention to Improve Self-Management and Coping Behaviors Among Cancer Patients

Brief Summary This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured eHealth-based educational and support intervention in improving self-management practices and psychological coping behaviors among adult cancer patients. Using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with study and control groups, the intervention integrates online education, interactive sessions, and digital communication platforms to enhance symptom management, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping strategies. The findings aim to inform scalable digital health solutions in oncology care.

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Key information

Conditions

Cancer Blood Protein Disorders Breast Diseases Breast Neoplasms Cancer (Colon Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphoma Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma) Cardiovascular Diseases Colonic Diseases Colonic Neoplasms Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Hematologic Diseases Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases Hemorrhagic Disorders Hemostatic Disorders Immune System Diseases Immunoproliferative Disorders Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Lymphatic Diseases Lymphoma Lymphoproliferative Disorders Multiple Myeloma Neoplasms Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplasms by Site Neoplasms, Plasma Cell Paraproteinemias Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Nursing

Zagazig, 44519, Egypt

About this study

Cancer patients often experience complex physical and psychological challenges related to disease progression and treatment side effects. eHealth interventions offer accessible, personalized, and cost-effective tools that support patient engagement, self-efficacy, and coping.

This study applies a structured eHealth intervention grounded in Self-Determination Theory to enhance autonomy, competence, and relatedness among cancer patients. The intervention includes synchronous online sessions, digital educational materials, and ongoing communication via mobile platforms over six weeks. Outcomes are measured using validated self-management and coping scales before and after the intervention. The study contributes evidence on the effectiveness of digital health interventions within the Saudi Arabian healthcare context.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Male and female adult cancer patients
  • Diagnosed with cancer and currently receiving chemotherapy
  • Able to read and understand Arabic
  • Own a mobile phone and able to use online applications (e.g., Zoom or similar platforms)
  • Willing to participate in the eHealth educational program
  • Provided informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders that interfere with participation
  • Patients with critical health conditions preventing attendance in the intervention sessions
  • Patients who participated in similar structured educational or coping programs during the study period
  • Patients unwilling to complete baseline or follow-up assessments

Treatment and study plan

Structured eHealth Educational Intervention

Behavioral

The intervention consists of structured online educational sessions delivered via video conferencing platforms, supported by digital educational materials including videos and informational resources. The program incorporates scenario-based discussions, peer interaction, and continuous follow-up communication. The content focuses on symptom self-management, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping strategies for cancer patients.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Symptom-Management Self-Efficacy Score

    Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

    Measured using the Symptom-Management Self-Efficacy Scale (SMSE) developed by Liang et al. (2015). The scale consists of 27 items across three subscales: acquiring problem-solving (7 items), managing chemotherapy-related symptoms (15 items), and managing emotional and interpersonal disturbance (5 items). Each item is scored on an 11-point scale ranging from 0 (not at all confident) to 10 (completely confident). The total possible score ranges from 0 to 270. Higher scores indicate greater perceived self-efficacy in symptom management.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Coping Behavior Score

    Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks (post-intervention)

    Measured using the Jalowiec Coping Scale developed by Jalowiec and Powers (1981). The scale includes 40 items divided into two subscales: affective-oriented coping (25 items) and problem-oriented coping (15 items). Items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (always). The total possible score ranges from 0 to 160. Higher scores indicate greater use of coping strategies.

  2. Correlation Between Self-Efficacy and Coping Scores

    Time frame: 6 weeks (post-intervention)

    Assessment of the correlation between total Symptom-Management Self-Efficacy Scale scores and total Jalowiec Coping Scale scores at post-intervention.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Zagazig University

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

A Controlled Evaluation of EHealth Interventions for Self-Management and Psychological Coping in Cancer Patients

Acronym: EHCancer

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
Mar 9, 2026
Registry last updated
Mar 9, 2026

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