Media Diversion in Improving Quality of Life in Patients With Recurrent Gynecologic Cancers Receiving Chemotherapy

The Effects of a Media Diversion on Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Recurrent Gynecologic Cancers

This randomized clinical trial studies media diversion in improving quality of life in patients with recurrent gynecologic cancers receiving chemotherapy. Media diversion may improve mood and quality of life in patients having cancer treatment.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To analyze the impact of a media-based intervention on patient mood during the receipt of chemotherapy for recurrent gynecologic cancers.

OUTLINE: are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM I: Participants are provided headphones and a tablet and choose among a selection of humorous movies. Upon the third course of chemotherapy, participants are provided a selection of non-humorous movies.

ARM II: Participants are provided headphones and a tablet and choose among a selection of non-humorous movies. Upon the third course of chemotherapy, participants are provided a selection of humorous movies.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with pathologically-proven gynecologic malignancies
• Subjects who have previously completed primary treatment for a gynecologic malignancy
• Patients receiving chemotherapy for a recurrent gynecologic cancer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC)
• Patients must be English speaking
• Patients must have the ability to use audio media and read and understand written English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients unable to use audio or video media due to auditory or ocular dysfunction
• Patients unable to read written English
• Patients who are prisoners or incarcerated