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Counseling for Brain Cancer
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Led By Shawn Hervey-Jumper, MD
Research Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 9 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial tests virtual counseling to help people access mental health care alongside standard treatments.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with a brain tumor diagnosis, who haven't had surgery except biopsy, and are scheduled for craniotomy. They must understand the study and consent to participate. Those with mild depression symptoms (PHQ-9 score >=5) can join but not if they have severe depression or suicidal thoughts.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests virtual counseling sessions alongside standard care for patients undergoing craniotomy due to brain tumors. It's a single-arm feasibility study, meaning all participants receive the same intervention without being compared to another group.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves counseling sessions and questionnaires rather than medication or invasive procedures, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, discussing sensitive topics may cause emotional discomfort.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 9 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 9 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Proportion of participants who completed program
Secondary outcome measures
Mean Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8) score
Mean Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ) score
Mean change in score on the EORTC QLQ-BN20 over time
+8 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Virtual behavioral healthExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will be assessed at 3 time points over the course the standard-of-care treatment before and after a scheduled craniotomy. At each time point, the participants will be asked to complete the questionnaires and engage in virtual counseling sessions.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Counseling Sessions
2006
Completed Phase 2
~460
Quality of Life Questionnaires
2005
Completed Phase 4
~1380
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of California, San FranciscoLead Sponsor
2,500 Previous Clinical Trials
15,236,441 Total Patients Enrolled
Clarity Squared Behavioral, IncUNKNOWN
Shawn Hervey-Jumper, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, San Francisco
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have been hospitalized for psychiatric treatment before.I am 18 years old or older.I understand and can follow the study's procedures.I have been diagnosed with a brain tumor.I have only had a biopsy for my brain tumor, no other surgery.I am scheduled for surgery to remove a brain tumor.I am currently in counseling or psychotherapy, not counting anti-depressant medication.I need surgery or hospital care urgently before my planned surgery.I have had surgery for a brain tumor.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Virtual behavioral health
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is enrollment now open for this clinical experiment?
"Per the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is not presently enrolling participants. Initially published in March of 2023 and last edited in mid-March as well, it's worth noting that there are currently 410 other medical trials actively searching for volunteers."
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