Mobile Health Intervention to Support Oral Chemotherapy Adherence in Adolescents and Young Adults With Leukemia

Launched by NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY · Apr 29, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is testing a new mobile health program designed to help young people with leukemia take their oral chemotherapy medicine regularly. It focuses on adolescents and young adults aged 14 to 29 who have been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or lymphoblastic lymphoma and are currently in the maintenance phase of their treatment. This means they have already completed at least one cycle of treatment and have some time left in their therapy. To participate, they need to be taking a specific medication called 6-mercaptopurine, and they must be able to understand and communicate in English. Caregivers, such as parents or friends, can also be involved if they are nominated by the young person.

Participants in this trial will use a mobile app that provides support and reminders to help them stick to their medication schedule. The study aims to see if this mobile program is acceptable and helpful for young patients. This trial has not started recruiting participants yet, but it’s an important step toward improving treatment adherence for young people with leukemia, which can greatly impact their recovery and overall health.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• AYA Inclusion Criteria:
• • Ages 14-29
• • Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or lymphoma
• • In the maintenance phase, completed at least one cycle and has at least one month of maintenance therapy remaining.
• • Prescribed 6-mercaptopurine (6MP)
• • English language proficiency
• • For AYA \<18, must have informed consent from their caregiver.
• AYA Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cognitive impairments that would limit ability to complete measures, determined by the medical team
• • Absence of inclusion criteria above.
• Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:
• • Nominated by the AYA as a primary caregiver involved in cancer care (can be a parent, relative, partner, friend)
• • English language proficiency
• Caregiver Exclusion Criteria:
• • - Absence of inclusion criteria above.