The SNAP Tool for Head and Neck Cancer Survivor-Caregiver Dyads

Description

In this randomized behavioral intervention, head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors and their caregivers (N=176 HNC survivor-caregiver dyads) will be randomized to either Survivorship Needs Assessment Planning (SNAP) or Usual Care (UC) groups to examine the effects of SNAP on outcomes. SNAP includes two sessions with a needs assessment and tailored care plan and a supportive mobile app after completion of radiation to promote uptake of recommended medical and supportive care. The study aims to evaluate the effects of SNAP on symptom severity in patients and caregiver burden in caregivers. Secondary outcomes include psychological distress (anxiety and depression), healthcare utilization (receipt of recommended care) and unmet needs and self-efficacy in HNC survivor-caregiver dyads. Participants will complete surveys at baseline, 6 months, and 9 months post randomization with validated PROMs, and receive intervention modules at the end of radiation and month 3. Participants in the SNAP group will also receive mobile app support.

Conditions

Head and Neck Cancer, Survivorship, Caregiver Burden, Head and Neck Neoplasms

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Study overview

In this randomized behavioral intervention, head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors and their caregivers (N=176 HNC survivor-caregiver dyads) will be randomized to either Survivorship Needs Assessment Planning (SNAP) or Usual Care (UC) groups to examine the effects of SNAP on outcomes. SNAP includes two sessions with a needs assessment and tailored care plan and a supportive mobile app after completion of radiation to promote uptake of recommended medical and supportive care. The study aims to evaluate the effects of SNAP on symptom severity in patients and caregiver burden in caregivers. Secondary outcomes include psychological distress (anxiety and depression), healthcare utilization (receipt of recommended care) and unmet needs and self-efficacy in HNC survivor-caregiver dyads. Participants will complete surveys at baseline, 6 months, and 9 months post randomization with validated PROMs, and receive intervention modules at the end of radiation and month 3. Participants in the SNAP group will also receive mobile app support.

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Survivorship Needs Assessment Planning (SNAP) Tool for Head and Neck Cancer Survivor-Caregiver Dyads

The SNAP Tool for Head and Neck Cancer Survivor-Caregiver Dyads

Condition
Head and Neck Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Charleston

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Age \>18
  • 2. Stage I-IV non-metastatic HNC (i.e., lip/oral cavity, nasopharynx, salivary gland, oropharynx, hypopharynx, paranasal sinus, larynx and cutaneous cancers)
  • 3. Currently receiving radiation treatment (with/without surgery and/or concurrent chemotherapy) with curative intent
  • 4. Able to nominate caregiver, the primary support person, also interested in participating
  • 1. Patients who do not read/understand English
  • 2. Patients who are cognitively impaired and cannot complete interviews as judged by the referring health care provider
  • 3. Patients concurrently diagnosed with and/or receiving treatment for a second "significant" primary cancer, except the following:
  • * Excised and cured non-melanoma skin cancer
  • * Carcinoma in situ of breast or cervix
  • * Superficial bladder cancer
  • * Stage 1 differentiated thyroid cancer that is resected or observed
  • * pT1a/pT1b prostate cancer comprising \<5% of resected tissue with normal prostate specific antigen (PSA) since resection
  • * cT1a/cT1b prostate cancer treated with brachytherapy

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Medical University of South Carolina,

Katherine R Sterba, PhD, MPH, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Medical University of South Carolina

Study Record Dates

2026-05-31