Web-Based Personalized Support Program for Managing Cancer Pain and Depression in Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a web app-based program designed to improve cancer pain management and address depressive symptoms in Asian American breast cancer survivors. The study focuses on a culturally tailored intervention called CAI, which builds on a prior program, CAPA, by adding individualized optimization features. The goal is to better support the diverse needs of Asian American breast cancer survivors experiencing both cancer pain and depression. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one using the CAI program along with their usual care, and the other using the original CAPA program with usual care. Both are web-based information and coachingsupport programs, but CAI includes additional personalized components developed through machine learning to deliver the most relevant support. The study includes an initial development and usability phase followed by a randomized controlled trial involving 300 participants. During the study, participants will use the assigned web app and complete assessments at the start, 1 month, and 3 months after beginning the program. These assessments measure cancer pain management, pain intensity, depressive symptoms, symptom burden, and quality of life. Additional questionnaires will evaluate attitudes, barriers, social influences, disease and genetic factors, and stress levels. The study also incorporates activity monitoring devices to gather digital pain biomarker data. The research aims to understand how well the intervention works and how individual and cultural factors influence outcomes.

Cancer Pain Management Using a Web-based Intervention