https://pittplusme.org/study/2521
Good Day
STUDY BASICS
Have you been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer? Do you have a smartphone? You may be able to participate in a study to define what quality of life looks like on a daily basis for people living with advanced cancer. Compensation is provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
This study seeks to define what quality of life looks like on a daily basis for people living with Stage IV cancer.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Eligible participants:
- Are ages 18 and up
- Are able to read, write, and communicate in English
- Have been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer
- Own and use a smartphone
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Study participation involves:
- Completing a 45 minute interview, which may be audio/video recorded
- Answering demographic and quality of life questionnaires at the beginning of the study
- Answering nightly questions about activities and behaviors for 2 weeks by downloading a study app to your smartphone
- Optional: You may choose to wear a Fitbit activity tracker (provided by the study team) during the two weeks
IRB: STUDY23020027
- Good Day Project
MEET THE RESEARCHER
Carissa Low
Carissa Low, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine, Psychology, and Biomedical Informatics and Director of the Mobile Sensing + Health Institute at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Low received her PhD in clinical and health psychology from UCLA and completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh before joining the University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine faculty in 2013.
Dr. Low's research focuses on the use of technology to monitor and manage chronic health conditions, with particular emphasis on remote patient monitoring and symptom management during and after cancer treatment.