Feasibility of an Enhanced Symptom Monitoring and Expedited Subspecialty Care Referral Intervention to Improve Side Effect Management for Patients With Melanoma Receiving an Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (NCT07660666)
EMPOWER: Enhancing Melanoma Care Through Patient-Reported Outcomes Monitoring With Early, Rapid Immunotherapy Toxicity Subspecialty Care
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This clinical trial tests the feasibility of patient reported outcomes monitoring with early, rapid immunotherapy toxicity subspecialty care to improve side effect management for patients with melanoma receiving an immune checkpoint inhibitor. Immune checkpoint inhibitors have improved outcomes for patients with advanced melanoma, but their use is frequently complicated by immune related adverse events (irAEs). IrAEs can affect any organ system, range in severity from mild to life threatening, and often require a pause or stopping of immunotherapy treatment. Early identification and management of irAEs may reduce progression to severe toxicity. Electronic patient self reporting of symptoms with ways to support early involvement of non oncology subspecialists may be a feasible way to improve side effect management for patients with melanoma receiving an immune checkpoint inhibitor.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute — Portland, Oregon
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Electronic Health Record Review (OTHER)
- Internet-Based Intervention (OTHER)
- Patient Navigation (BEHAVIORAL)
- Survey Administration (OTHER)
- Survey Administration (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute — Portland, Oregon
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (503) 494-4361
Email: tibbitts@ohsu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.