A Digital Art Activity to Enhance Self-Disclosure and the Detection of Psycho-social Distress in Adult Cancer Patients

Launched by M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER · Nov 7, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how a digital art activity can help adult cancer patients express their feelings and experiences related to their illness. The goal is to see if creating art on a digital tablet can make it easier for patients to share their emotional distress and symptoms with their healthcare team. By doing so, the researchers hope to improve the overall care and support these patients receive during treatment.

To participate in this study, candidates need to be at least 18 years old and have been diagnosed with certain types of cancer, such as colorectal, breast, pancreatic, or lung cancer, within the last six months to a year. They must also be currently receiving treatment for their cancer and be able to understand and communicate in English or Spanish. Participants will use digital tablets to create art and share their thoughts and feelings, which may help them connect better with their healthcare providers. It's important to note that patients who have difficulty using digital devices, who are pregnant, or have certain impairments may not be eligible for this study.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Age equal or greater than 18 years
• • 2. Patients who are admitted in the hospital and have received a cancer diagnosis.
• • 3. Suffering from solid cancer or hematological malignancy and receiving active treatment for their cancer.
• • 4. Voluntary written consent.
• • 5. Fluent in English or Spanish.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Not being able to use a digital tablet
• • 2. Being speech impaired or vision impaired
• • 3. Patients who are cognitively impaired and unable to read or consent for the study
• • 4. Pregnant women