Social Media Intervention for Leukemia
(#AYAOSM Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial will test the impact of a social media intervention for improving oral chemotherapy adherence among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for teens and young adults (15-25 years old) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are taking 6-mercaptopurine as part of their treatment, have at least six months left on this medication, use social media or are willing to start, speak English, and have recently missed a dose or face challenges taking their medicine.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline and Run-in Period
Participants complete baseline measures and a 28-day run-in period involving electronic monitoring of 6-MP adherence
Intervention
Participants receive social media messages aimed at promoting 6-MP adherence or continue with educational website only
Follow-up
Participants complete follow-up surveys and return electronic pill bottles for data download
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- #AYAOSM
- Educational Website
Trial Overview
The study tests whether a social media-based program (#AYAOSM) and an educational website can help young people with leukemia stick to their oral chemotherapy schedule. Participants will use these online tools during the trial.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Across the 12-week intervention period, participants in this condition will receive \~2-3 distinct, tailored social media messages per week aimed at promoting 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) adherence. Messages will be delivered using direct messaging to the participant's own social media account (e.g., TikTok or Instagram), from a study-created social media account. Messages will feature the influencers (i.e., their own images/videos) and/or be branded with their account handles to signify their involvement in creating the message. Participants will also receive access to an educational website.
Provides basic details about what 6-mercaptopurine is, what it is used for, and how to remember to take it.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northwestern University
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
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