Skip to content

Evaluation of a guided biopsychosocial online-intervention for cancer patients ondergoing chemotherapy (OPaCT) – a feasibility study.

Evaluation of a guided biopsychosocial online-intervention for cancer patients ondergoing chemotherapy (OPaCT) – a feasibility study. - OPaCT

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00013237
Enrollment
100
Registered
2017-10-27
Start date
2017-12-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

C00-C97

Interventions

Group 1: After an in-depth initial interview, participating patients will have access to the OPaCT intervention. OPaCT consistes of eight lessons. Participants work on 1-2 lessons per week. After each

Sponsors

Universitätsklinik Heidelberg Abteilung für Allgemeine Innere Medizin & Psychosomatik
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • tumour disease • undergoing chemotherapy at the time of the study • German as native language or excellent German skills • Internet access

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Cognitive or physical limitations impeding the handling of the program (e.g. impaired eyesight) • Psycholocigal or psychiatric disorders needing treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Feasibility and acceptability, recruitment, drop-out rate, participants’ satisfaction, integrability into daily routine are investigated using a semi-standardized questionnaire and qualitative interviews after completion of the intervention.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of depression (PHQ-9), severity of anxiety (GAD-7), patient competency and subjectiv need for support (SCNS-SF34-D), self-efficacy (CBI-B-D) are investigated at the beginning and after completion of the intervention.

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactCatherine Schneider

Psychoonkologische Ambulanz am Nationalen Centrum für Tumorerkrankungen (NCT) in Heidelberg

psychoonkologie@med.uni-heidelberg.de+49-(0)6221 – 564727

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026