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Oropharynx CancerNCT05368025

Staying Connected: a Mobile Health Study With the Noona® and Mobili-T® Systems

An observational study of Oropharynx Cancer, run by University of Alberta at 1 site in Canada.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Mobile health applications are an attractive technological solution that facilitates access to care for patients conveniently and efficiently. Research has shown that remote mHealth delivery has improved patient reported outcomes of disease severity. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
Conditions the study is for
Oropharynx Cancer
What is being tested?
Mobili-T/Noona
Type of treatment
Medical device
How many people
65 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
17 Feb 2022to 26 May 2023
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Newly diagnosed Oropharyngeal Cancer patients

Who may be able to join

  • Have a diagnosis of head and neck cancer;
  • Will be receiving treatment for head and neck cancer (e.g., +/-surgery, +/- radiation therapy, +/- chemotherapy);
  • The primary site of their cancer is the oropharynx, as this is the subgroup of patients known to experience dysphagia.

Who cannot join

  • Have a history of cognitive delay,
  • History of stroke or traumatic brain injury.
  • Have a beard that they are not willing to shave or partially shave (as the device adheres under the chin, on the surface of the skin).
  • Have an implanted electronic device of any kind, including cardiac pacemakers or similar assistive devices, electronic infusion pumps, and implanted stimulators
  • Have irritated skin or skin with open wounds under the chin;
  • Have an allergy to silver.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • University of Alberta Hospital

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7

Other trials in Canada

About this study

Official title: Staying Connected: a Mobile Health Study for Remote Monitoring of Dysphagia Exercises and Patient-reported Outcome Measures

Mobile health applications are an attractive technological solution that facilitates access to care for patients conveniently and efficiently. Research has shown that remote mHealth delivery has improved patient reported outcomes of disease severity. While such outcomes have traditionally been collected at one point in time within a clinical setting, the potential exists to now gather patient perspectives remotely. Additionally, when combined with a mobile health device, mHealth apps can objectively monitor a treatment plan.

Before implementing a new technology, it is important to investigate how digital health technologies are best integrated into clinical workflows, and how more than one technology can work together to streamline the process. Additionally, it is important to understand the relative benefits of each system from a user perspective and identify how combined data can benefit clinical workflows. Therefore, the purposes of this project are to demonstrate how two technology companies can work together to assess the feasibility of implementing two related systems into one care pathway.

Being tested
Mobili-T/Noona
Medical subject headings
Oropharyngeal Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Mobili-T/NoonaDevice

    Use of two mobile health systems over a period of 6 months

Study groups in NCT05368025
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Newly diagnosed Oropharyngeal cancer patientsNewly diagnosed oropharyngeal cancer patients will be enrolled into the study. Patients will receive both mobile health systems and be asked to complete swallowing exercises and report symptoms daily for a period of 6 months. Following completion of the study, this group will be interviewed individually to gain insight into the user experience of using both systems
Receives: Device: Mobili-T/Noona

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) to assess dysphagia severity in those with a history of HNC

    The MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) is a validated and reliable self-administered questionnaire that was specifically designed for patients with a history of HNC. MDADI consists of 20 questions and results in 4 subscales: global, emotional, functional and physical. Although no gold standard questionnaire exists for HNC patients, a recent systematic review revealed that MDADI was one of the most frequently utilized and thoroughly tested instruments for symptom-specific HNC measures. While all subscores will be reported for demographic purposes, only the composite score will be used for statistical analyses.

    Measured: pre-operative

  2. The MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) to assess dysphagia severity in those with a history of HNC

    The MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) is a validated and reliable self-administered questionnaire that was specifically designed for patients with a history of HNC. MDADI consists of 20 questions and results in 4 subscales: global, emotional, functional and physical. Although no gold standard questionnaire exists for HNC patients, a recent systematic review revealed that MDADI was one of the most frequently utilized and thoroughly tested instruments for symptom-specific HNC measures. While all subscores will be reported for demographic purposes, only the composite score will be used for statistical analyses.

    Measured: 1 month post-surgery

  3. The MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) to assess dysphagia severity in those with a history of HNC

    The MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) is a validated and reliable self-administered questionnaire that was specifically designed for patients with a history of HNC. MDADI consists of 20 questions and results in 4 subscales: global, emotional, functional and physical. Although no gold standard questionnaire exists for HNC patients, a recent systematic review revealed that MDADI was one of the most frequently utilized and thoroughly tested instruments for symptom-specific HNC measures. While all subscores will be reported for demographic purposes, only the composite score will be used for statistical analyses.

    Measured: 3 months post-surgery

  4. The MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) to assess dysphagia severity in those with a history of HNC

    The MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) is a validated and reliable self-administered questionnaire that was specifically designed for patients with a history of HNC. MDADI consists of 20 questions and results in 4 subscales: global, emotional, functional and physical. Although no gold standard questionnaire exists for HNC patients, a recent systematic review revealed that MDADI was one of the most frequently utilized and thoroughly tested instruments for symptom-specific HNC measures. While all subscores will be reported for demographic purposes, only the composite score will be used for statistical analyses.

    Measured: 6 months post-surgery

  5. The Health Questionnaire (EuroQoL EQ-5D) will assess health status in terms of five dimensions of health

    The Health Questionnaire (EuroQoL EQ-5D) will be administered. EQ-5D assesses health status in terms of five dimensions of health and is considered a 'generic' questionnaire because these dimensions are not specific to any one patient group or health condition. The 5 areas that it measures include: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain and discomfort, and anxiety and depression.

    Measured: pre-operative

  6. The Health Questionnaire (EuroQoL EQ-5D) will assess health status in terms of five dimensions of health

    The Health Questionnaire (EuroQoL EQ-5D) will be administered. EQ-5D assesses health status in terms of five dimensions of health and is considered a 'generic' questionnaire because these dimensions are not specific to any one patient group or health condition. The 5 areas that it measures include: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain and discomfort, and anxiety and depression.

    Measured: 1 month post-surgery

  7. The Health Questionnaire (EuroQoL EQ-5D) will assess health status in terms of five dimensions of health

    The Health Questionnaire (EuroQoL EQ-5D) will be administered. EQ-5D assesses health status in terms of five dimensions of health and is considered a 'generic' questionnaire because these dimensions are not specific to any one patient group or health condition. The 5 areas that it measures include: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain and discomfort, and anxiety and depression.

    Measured: 3 months post-surgery

  8. The Health Questionnaire (EuroQoL EQ-5D) will assess health status in terms of five dimensions of health

    The Health Questionnaire (EuroQoL EQ-5D) will be administered. EQ-5D assesses health status in terms of five dimensions of health and is considered a 'generic' questionnaire because these dimensions are not specific to any one patient group or health condition. The 5 areas that it measures include: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain and discomfort, and anxiety and depression.

    Measured: 6 months post-surgery

  9. Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale is a questionnaire used to rate the intensity of nine common symptoms experienced by cancer patients

    Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale is a questionnaire used to rate the intensity of nine common symptoms experienced by cancer patients, including pain, tiredness, nausea, depression, anxiety, drowsiness, appetite, well-being and shortness of breath

    Measured: pre-operative

  10. Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale is a questionnaire used to rate the intensity of nine common symptoms experienced by cancer patients

    Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale is a questionnaire used to rate the intensity of nine common symptoms experienced by cancer patients, including pain, tiredness, nausea, depression, anxiety, drowsiness, appetite, well-being and shortness of breath

    Measured: 1 month post-surgery

  11. Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale is a questionnaire used to rate the intensity of nine common symptoms experienced by cancer patients

    Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale is a questionnaire used to rate the intensity of nine common symptoms experienced by cancer patients, including pain, tiredness, nausea, depression, anxiety, drowsiness, appetite, well-being and shortness of breath

    Measured: 3 months post-surgery

  12. Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale is a questionnaire used to rate the intensity of nine common symptoms experienced by cancer patients

    Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale is a questionnaire used to rate the intensity of nine common symptoms experienced by cancer patients, including pain, tiredness, nausea, depression, anxiety, drowsiness, appetite, well-being and shortness of breath

    Measured: 6 months post-surgery

  13. Edmonton-33 is a patient reported outcomes measurement scale that was created by patients to measure the main functional areas of concern for patients with head and neck cancer

    Edmonton-33 is a patient reported outcomes measurement scale that was created by patients to measure the main functional areas of concern for patients with head and neck cancer.

    Measured: pre-operative

  14. Edmonton-33 is a patient reported outcomes measurement scale that was created by patients to measure the main functional areas of concern for patients with head and neck cancer

    Edmonton-33 is a patient reported outcomes measurement scale that was created by patients to measure the main functional areas of concern for patients with head and neck cancer.

    Measured: 1 month post-surgery

  15. Edmonton-33 is a patient reported outcomes measurement scale that was created by patients to measure the main functional areas of concern for patients with head and neck cancer

    Edmonton-33 is a patient reported outcomes measurement scale that was created by patients to measure the main functional areas of concern for patients with head and neck cancer.

    Measured: 3 months post-surgery

  16. Edmonton-33 is a patient reported outcomes measurement scale that was created by patients to measure the main functional areas of concern for patients with head and neck cancer

    Edmonton-33 is a patient reported outcomes measurement scale that was created by patients to measure the main functional areas of concern for patients with head and neck cancer.

    Measured: 6 months post-surgery

  17. Patient demographics including age, gender, T-stage, date of surgery

    Patient demographics including age, gender, T-stage, date of surgery: these variables will be entered into the Noona clinician portal by the research nurse

    Measured: pre-operative

  18. ER admissions related to aspiration pneumonia or dehydration

    admissions related to aspiration pneumonia or dehydration: these will be entered into the Noona system by the research nurse, who will access Connect Care at the end of the 6-month period for each patient to record any such events

    Measured: 6 month post surgery

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Adherence to exercise using Mobili-T system

    Adherence. Daily adherence logs are automatically collected by the Mobili-T system. Daily adherence as a percent of trials completed of those prescribed (e.g., 70/72*100) will be used to calculate average weekly adherence for each participant

    Measured: Up to 6 months, calculated from date of enrollment until the date of study completion or patient exit interview, whichever came first

  2. Targets met when using Mobili-T system

    Targets met: The daily percentage of exercise targets that the participant completes is automatically logged in the clinician portal.

    Measured: Up to 6 months, calculated from date of enrollment until the date of study completion or patient exit interview, whichever came first

  3. Top three dysphagia symptoms reported on a weekly basis

    Top three dysphagia symptoms reported on a weekly basis, where dysphagia symptoms include: coughing or choking, voice quality; food/liquid through nose; food/liquid out of mouth; watery eyes; food going down the wrong way; pain when swallowing; food felt stuck in throat; food felt stuck in cheeks; food in mouth after eating; long time to eat; reflux.

    Measured: Up to 6 months, calculated from date of enrollment until the date of study completion or patient exit interview, whichever came first

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 May 2022
  2. Study start17 Feb 2022
  3. Primary completion1 Dec 2022
  4. Study completion26 May 2023

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Other
Enrolment
65 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05368025
Sponsor's protocol ID
Pro00094960
Status last verified
Oct 2023
First submitted
15 Feb 2022
Last updated
6 Oct 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Oropharynx Cancer, run by University of Alberta at 1 site in Canada.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Oct 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) to assess dysphagia severity in those with a history of HNC (time frame: pre-operative). The study lists 18 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Oct 2023.

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