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Phase 2 N=34 Randomized Supportive Care

Title: Leveraging Technology to Address Health Outcomes of Cancer Survivors

Survivorship · Cancer · Symptoms and Signs

Enrolled (actual)
34
Serious AEs
3.9%
Results posted
Feb 2026
Primary outcome: Primary: Number of Participants Who Logged Data at Least Three Times in the POSTHOC App — 12; 1 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
POSTHOC app (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Primary completion
Mar 2025

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Number of Participants Who Logged Data at Least Three Times in the POSTHOC App
12; 1
PRIMARY
Usefulness of POSTHOC App
4.3
PRIMARY
Usefulness of POSTHOC App
4.3
PRIMARY
Likely to Recommend the POSTHOC App
4.4
PRIMARY
Likely to Recommend the POSTHOC App
4.4
SECONDARY
Cumulative Symptom Burden
19.8; 26.7
SECONDARY
Cumulative Symptom Burden
19.8; 26.7

Summary

At the end of cancer treatment, many patients are still dealing with symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatment. Many are also left in a surreal mental state with uncertainty regarding the future of their health. Survivorship Care Plans are plans that are provided to individuals at the completion of cancer treatment (i.e., chemotherapy, surgery, radiation). Survivorship Care Plans describe the details of a person's diagnosis and treatment, as well as provide recommendations for follow-up appointments, referrals, and healthy behaviors to accelerate recovery and prevent recurrence (e.g., diet, exercise, smoking cessation). Survivorship Care Plans are currently static documents that are provided via paper and become outdated as soon as the person's health status changes. Therefore, there is a need to digitize Survivorship Care Plans to improve the accessibility, modifiability, and longevity of the plan. In addition, with current technology, there is an opportunity for Survivorship Care Plans to be linked with mobile devices and activity trackers so that people can track health behaviors and compare them to their clinical goals, enabling people to take charge of their own health. Charles River Analytics developed an app called POSTHOC (POST-treatment Healthcare Outcomes for Cancer survivors) that digitizes the Survivorship Care Plan with goals to integrate it into the digital medical record. Herein, phase I/II feasibility/preliminary efficacy randomized controlled trial is being conducted among 54 patients with cancer who recently completed adjuvant treatment for cancer (e.g., chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery) to compare 12 weeks of the POSTHOC app as part of the Survivorship Care Plan vs. the usual care Survivorship Care Plan on total symptom burden. Participants will be randomized 2:1, POSTHOC:usual care. All participants will be asked to download the POSTHOC app to assess technical compatibility and for data collection purposes (i.e., step count via Fitbit, ecological momentary assessment). All participants will have a "lite" version of the app for baseline. Upon randomization, those randomized to the POSTHOC group will be provided with their Survivorship Care Plan via the app, and will choose to focus on nutrition or exercise for the duration of the study, based on their individual plan and personal preferences. These features will also become accessible in the app. At baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks, patient-reported outcomes will be evaluated including total symptom burden, diet, and physical activity. Extensive quantitative and qualitative feedback will also be collected on the usability of the app from those in the POSTHOC arm in order to improve the app for future implementation studies.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Have had a cancer diagnosis (any type)
  • Will soon or have recently completed treatment (within the past 12 weeks) with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery with curative intent
  • Must have received, plans to receive, or open to receiving a Survivorship Care Plan (SCP) as per their provider
  • Have access to a device capable of running the POSTHOC app and Fitbit app (e.g., Android or Apple smartphone) and reliable Internet access
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be able to read and understand English, and
  • Be able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have planned surgery, radiotherapy, or surgery during the study period (hormonal and biologic therapy is allowed)
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05499663). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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