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MAC Therapy for Anxiety in Cancer Patients
Study Summary
This trial is testing a new therapy to help manage anxiety in cancer patients and their caregivers. The therapy is different from usual care because it uses a plan that has been shown to work in previous studies. This study includes people 65 years of age and older.
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- If you have a caregiver, at least one of you reports feeling very anxious on a test called the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).I have undergone cognitive-behavioral therapy since my cancer diagnosis.You agree to have your voice recorded during assessments and study sessions if needed.I have been diagnosed with a specific type of cancer and am currently undergoing treatment or have completed treatment within the last six months.My doctor agrees I can physically and mentally participate in the study.I am 65 years old or older.I am capable of understanding and giving informed consent.You have someone who takes care of you and is willing to participate in the study.I am too weak or have cognitive issues to participate in the study.I have had thoughts of harming myself recently.I am currently pregnant.I have undergone cognitive-behavioral therapy since my cancer diagnosis.I am the main person providing unpaid support to a cancer patient.I speak English very well.You currently live in New York or can attend sessions in New York.I can talk on the phone for appointments.I am a patient seeking treatment.I am 21 years old or older.
- Group 1: Managing Anxiety from Cancer (MAC)
- Group 2: Usual Care
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Are researchers still accepting participants in this trial?
"This research trial, which was originally posted on January 23 2019 and last updated December 6 2021, is no longer actively seeking patients. However, there are still 1747 other medical studies that need volunteers to participate at this time."
What does this research endeavor seek to accomplish?
"This study seeks to evaluate patient moods through the baseline and follow-up periods with their scores on Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale serving as its primary objective. Secondary objectives involve assessing shifts in distress levels, emotional quality of life, and depression via Distress Thermometer, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General: Emotional Quality of Life Sub-Scale (patients only), and Depression sub-scale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale respectively."
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