MyCareGorithm for Head and Neck Cancers
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this research study is to learn if a digital communication tool can improve how well patients with head and neck cancer and their caregivers understand the disease and treatment plan after their first consultation visit with the doctor/nurse practitioner.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Steven J Frank, MD
Principal Investigator
UT MD Anderson
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people diagnosed with head and neck cancer or prostate cancer, as well as their caregivers, who are attending their first consultation visit about treatment.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Trial Overview
The study is testing whether a digital tool called MyCareGorithm helps patients and caregivers better understand the disease and treatment plan. Participants will use this platform and complete surveys after their initial doctor visit.
How Is the Trial Designed?
1
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Following use of the digital visual communication tool by the provider, patients and any accompanying caregivers will be asked to complete their surveys via REDCap. Providers will complete their survey immediately after the consultation with each participating patient, also via REDCap. Each survey requires approximately 5 minutes to complete. No follow-up surveys or repeat administrations are planned.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
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