This study aims to refine and pilot test PDAC-PATHWAYS, a digital informational and supportive care app for patients who are initiating neoadjuvant therapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
Description
There are two parts of this study. Study Part 1 is an open pilot study to refine PDAC-PATHWAYS prior to larger-scale testing in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) setting. Study Part 1 is purely descriptive, as the investigators will use the data to refine PDAC-PATHWAYS before proceeding to Study Part 2.
Study Part 2 is a pilot RCT to assess the feasibility and acceptability of conducting a randomized trial of PDAC-PATHWAYS versus usual care. Participants will complete a baseline survey and then be randomized to PDAC-PATHWAYS versus usual care. This record reflects the clinical trial component (Study Part 2), as feasibility and acceptability outcomes will be collected for this phase only.
Who can participate
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age≥18 years
* Within 8 weeks of a documented decision to pursue neoadjuvant therapy for newly diagnosed, non-metastatic PDAC
* Able to comprehend and speak English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Comorbid health condition that would interfere with study participation, as identified by the cancer care team
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