NCT07457112

EHealth Educational Intervention to Improve Self-Management and Coping Behaviors Among Cancer Patients

A Controlled Evaluation of EHealth Interventions for Self-Management and Psychological Coping in Cancer Patients

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 212 (actual)
• Sponsor: Zagazig University · Other Government
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Brief Summary This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured eHealth-based educational and support intervention in improving self-management practices and psychological coping behaviors among adult cancer patients. Using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with study and control groups, the intervention integrates online education, interactive sessions, and digital communication platforms to enhance symptom management, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping strategies. The findings aim to inform scalable digital health solutions in oncology care.

Detailed description

Cancer patients often experience complex physical and psychological challenges related to disease progression and treatment side effects. eHealth interventions offer accessible, personalized, and cost-effective tools that support patient engagement, self-efficacy, and coping. This study applies a structured eHealth intervention grounded in Self-Determination Theory to enhance autonomy, competence, and relatedness among cancer patients. The intervention includes synchronous online sessions, digital educational materials, and ongoing communication via mobile platforms over six weeks. Outcomes are measured using validated self-management and coping scales before and after the intervention. The study contributes evidence on the effectiveness of digital health interventions within the Saudi Arabian healthcare context.

Conditions

• Cancer
• Cancer (Colon Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphoma Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Structured eHealth Educational Intervention	The intervention consists of structured online educational sessions delivered via video conferencing platforms, supported by digital educational materials including videos and informational resources. The program incorporates scenario-based discussions, peer interaction, and continuous follow-up communication. The content focuses on symptom self-management, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping strategies for cancer patients.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-11-30
• Primary completion: 2024-02-26
• Completion: 2025-11-26
• First posted: 2026-03-09
• Last updated: 2026-03-09

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt