This study will investigate the use of a mobile health app (Roadmap 2.0) intervention in caregivers of patients with cancer. In this study participants will be given the Roadmap 2.0 app, with a focus on the positive aspects of caregiving (positive activity components), and a Fitbit. The primary objective of this pilot study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of using the mobile health app.
Health information technology tools may enable caregivers and patients to become more active participants in their healthcare.This study is not to provide any treatment, but rather to investigate the use of this mobile health technology-mediated intervention (Roadmap 2.0).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
138
Caregivers and patients download the Roadmap 2.0 app on their own mobile phones/tablet
Caregivers and patients will receive a Fitbit wearable activity sensor
Caregivers and patients will be asked to complete health-related quality of life surveys
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Roadmap 2.0 login rate
Percentage of participants (caregivers and patients) who login to Roadmap 2.0 at least 2 times per week for at least 50% of the study duration (120 days). Login data will be collected by the Roadmap 2.0 software. Qualitative and quantitative analysis will be conducted.
Time frame: Day 120
Enrollment rate
Percentage of participants (caregivers and patients) enrolled in the study, of the total number approached for enrollment. Qualitative and quantitative analysis will be conducted.
Time frame: At time of enrollment
Survey completion rate
Percentage of participants (caregivers and patients) who complete all 3 surveys at each of 3 designated time points: Day 0, day 30 and day 120.
Time frame: Day 120
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