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Cancer Stories Shaping Outcomes  Can Your Cellphone Be a Compassionate Listener?

This study is looking at cancer patient voices, actions and body language using computer measurements of behavior via video-recorded answers to questions on your smartphone device using a free app. This research is important because it may help us discover and understand unknown factors that impact cancer treatment outcomes.

I AM INTERESTED

For more information contact:

Nicole Hillman

  Nicole.Hillman@hci.utah.edu
  801-213-4245

IRB#: IRB_00143135 | PI: Wallace Akerley | Department: ONCOLOGY | Approval Date: 2021-10-22 16:45:00
Study Categories: All Cancer Studies, Breast Cancer Studies, Colon Cancer Studies, Lung Cancer Studies, Prostate Cancer Studies | Specialties: Oncology

Who can participate?

 Gender: All

 Age: Over 18 years old

 Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions

 Location: From Home


Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults 18 years or older with any cancer type
  • Undergoing types of chemotherapy treatment
  • Receiving treatment at Huntsman Cancer Institute or related satellite clinics
  • Access and ability to use a smartphone (or similar device) to download and use a free electronic app
  • Ability to read, understand and consent in English language

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cancer patients undergoing surgery or radiation for treatment
  • Cancer patients on hospice

Will I be paid for my time?

No

Last Updated: 4/5/21