Formative Study of Tailored Survivor Health Promotion

The overall goal of this study is to explore colorectal cancer patients' concerns and interest about their health and behavior changes post treatment. Investigators will conduct formative research, which includes qualitative interviews, to assess the issues that cancer survivors are willing to work on as they transition out of active treatment.

The specific aims are as follows:

Aim 1: Use qualitative interview methods to describe the taxonomy of domains health promotion and illness prevention behavior changes for which colorectal cancer survivors need new information, skills training and support.

Aim 2: Explore colorectal cancer patients' perceptions of their post treatment functional status.

Aim 3: Explore the impact of cancer, treatment, and co-morbidities on colorectal cancer patients' health goals and functional status.

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Conditions

Colorectal Cancer Colonic Diseases Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Rectal Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Kelsey Research Foundation, Houston, Texas, United States

About this study

Study Procedures:

If you agree to take part in this study, you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire about the your current health status, social support and goals.

After completing the questionnaire, you will have an interview with a research assistant. The interview will be audio recorded. You will be asked about goals you have for your health, what you are doing to reach those goals, resources you would like to receive, and challenges you faced since completing your treatment.

Your name and any of your other personal identifying information will not be linked to or collected with any of your responses. All audio tapes will be destroyed at the end of the study.

Length of Study :

The total time of participation for this study is about 45 minutes.

This is an investigational study. Up to 45 patients will be enrolled in this multicenter study. Up to 15 will be enrolled at M. D. Anderson.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Patient with Stage IIB or III colorectal cancer.
Men and women within 1 year of ending primary treatment for colorectal cancer.
Over 18 years of age.
Must be able to read and write English.
Must be able to understand and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Patients who have had previous treatment for cancer before treatment at M.D. Anderson, Kelsey-Seybold, and the VA Medical Center.

Treatment and study plan

One-time Questionnaire + Recorded Qualitative Interview

Behavioral

One-time questionnaire + recorded qualitative interview, approximately 45 minutes total.

Other names: surveys

Primary outcomes

Colorectal Cancer Patients' Concerns + Behavior Changes Post Treatment

Time frame: Qualitative data collection over 2 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Jan 19, 2009
Registry last updated: Mar 9, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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