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Promoting Cancer Symptom Management in Older Adults
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating eSSET-CINV for Neoplasms and Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting. Completed, enrolled 80 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the project is to estimate the effect size of a technology based intervention for older adults with cancer for nausea and vomiting. Participants will be randomized to either an intervention or a wait control group. Outcomes such as symptom severity, quality of life and resource use will be examined.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
This intervention is an educational intervention, a serious game, which allows older adults under treatment for cancer to practice making self-care decisions for an avatar who is being sent home after their first chemotherapy treatment. This serious game is coupled with a discussion with a nurse about choices related to managing nausea and vomiting at home.