ASICA Optimization Project

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Achieving Self-directed Integrated Cancer Aftercare (ASICA) in melanoma: Optimising the intervention using pilot evidence, assisted intelligence and behavioural science

• IRAS ID

  336274

• Contact name

  Peter Murchie

• Contact email

  p.murchie@abdn.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian

• Duration of Study in the UK

  2 years, 2 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  This project will further develop and attempt to optimise the ASICA digital intervention. ASICA is a theory and evidence-based digital intervention designed to improve early self-detection of melanoma recurrences and second primaries by prompting and supporting people with melanoma to conduct regular total-skin-self-examination.
  In our recent Cancer Research UK-funded pilot trial ASICA increased total-skin-self-examination and improved quality of life for people with melanoma. Patient volunteers, clinicians, computer scientists and psychologists will now work together to:

  • Improve engagement with and adherence to ASICA
  • Streamline the functioning of ASICA to maximise clinical efficiency
  • Produce an an advanced working prototype for further testing before
  implementation with patients

• REC name

  Wales REC 7

• REC reference

  24/WA/0216

• Date of REC Opinion

  18 Jul 2024

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion