Peer Support Program for Improving Quality of Life Among Head and Neck Patients, Connecting Through Cancer Trial

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Sponsor
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Study ID
NCT07664241
Status
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Conditions

  • Malignant Head and Neck Neoplasm

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 89 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Supportive Care — OTHER
    Participate in peer support program
  • Survey Administration — OTHER
    Ancillary studies
  • Interview — OTHER
    Ancillary studies

Study Details

This clinical trial tests whether a peer support program is feasible for head and neck cancer patients. Social support at the time of diagnosis has been shown to improve head and neck cancer quality of life before and after treatment. However, not all patients have a strong social support system. Recent research has shown that peer support programs have the potential to address unmet social support needs among cancer patients. These programs involve cancer survivors (peer mentors) providing emotional and informational support to cancer patients (mentees) earlier in their disease course. Peer support programs may also reduce caregiver burden by providing an additional source of support for the patient. A one-on-one peer support program may be feasible for patients with head and neck and their caregivers.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 1, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2027
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
56 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Supportive Care (peer support program)
    Patients ("mentees") participate in the peer support program by being matched with and meeting with a peer mentor, either virtually or in-person, during the study. Caregivers of enrolled mentees may also participate on an optional basis by completing study surveys; however, caregivers will not directly participate in the peer mentorship intervention.

Primary Outcome Measure

Proportion of mentees meeting with their mentor match at least once [ Time Frame: Up to 6 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
OHSU Knight Cancer InstitutePortlandOregon97239
Ryan J. Li, MD
[email protected]
302-893-4959
Ryan J. Li, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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