๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-08

Personalized Health Self-Management Training for Colorectal Cancer Survivors (NCT05984589)

A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Arm Study of RISE (Re-Invent, Integrate, Strengthen, Expand) Personalized Self-Management Training (PSMT) Compared to Standardized Self-Management Training (SSMT) in Gastrointestinal Cancer (GI) Patients

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Southern California

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a Phase 2 prospective, randomized, controlled, double-arm study to assess personalized self-management training (PSMT) intervention efficacy and patient experiences compared to standardized self-management training (SSMT). A total of 120 gastrointestinal (GI) cancer patients will be enrolled and randomized 1:1 to complete a 6-week self-management training program (either PSMT or SSMT) to be carried out by licensed occupational therapists with doctoral training. This study aims to examine whether PSMT is more effective in increasing adherence to healthy behavior recommendations compared to SSMT in GI cancer patients.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center โ€” Los Angeles, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • RISE Personalized Self-Management Training (PSMT) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Standardized Self-Management Training (SSMT) (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • University of Southern California โ€” Los Angeles, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (323) 442-0146

Email: alix.sleight@chan.usc.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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