An Artificial Intelligence-Powered Supportive Care Chatbot to Address the Supportive Care Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Feasibility, Usability, and Acceptability of an AI-Powered MASCC Supportive Care Platform Among Young Adults With Cancer

This clinical trial studies whether an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered supportive care chatbot is helpful for addressing the supportive care needs of young adult cancer survivors. Young adult cancer survivors often experience ongoing and distressing symptoms following treatment, including extreme tiredness and lack of energy, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. Young adult cancer survivors report a variety of strategies to self-manage these symptoms; however, there remains a gap in targeted interventions focused on the needs in young adult survivors. The AI-powered supportive care chatbot is designed to provide evidence-based information on supportive care for young adult cancer survivors. Users interact with the chatbot by entering free-text questions or selecting from predefined topics to receive tailored educational responses related to supportive care across the cancer continuum, including treatment effects, symptom management, care transitions, and life after cancer. The AI-powered supportive care chatbot may be an effective way to help address the supportive care needs of young adult cancer survivors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 - 39 years old
• Able to speak/read English
• Completed primary cancer treatment (e.g., surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy) at least one month prior to the time of consent. Although, participants will be eligible if they are receiving maintenance treatments
• Report at least one moderate to severe symptom, side effect, or supportive care concern from cancer or its treatment
• Able to access Wi-Fi/internet
• Willing to complete surveys electronically

Exclusion Criteria:

• Completed cancer treatment more than three years ago