Mental Health Support for Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to look at mental health services for adults with depressed mood who were diagnosed with cancer at the age of 65 or older. This study will compare the usual approach for connecting older adults with depressed mood to mental health services with the Open Door for Cancer (OD-C) approach. We will find out if the OD-C approach is practical and useful for cancer patients who participate in the intervention and for providers who see or treat cancer patients.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your healthcare provider.
How does the Open Door for Cancer (OD-C) treatment differ from other treatments for mental health support in cancer patients?
The Open Door for Cancer (OD-C) treatment is unique because it focuses on providing psychosocial support specifically tailored for cancer patients, addressing both mental disorders and distress that arise during cancer treatment. Unlike standard treatments, OD-C may incorporate elements from various psychosocial interventions to offer comprehensive support, although specific details about its components or approach are not provided in the available research.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Open Door for Cancer (OD-C) approach?
Research shows that supportive care interventions, like those involving feedback of patient-reported outcomes and management strategies, can improve anxiety, depression, and quality of life in cancer patients. Additionally, addressing mental health needs in cancer patients can enhance their engagement in treatment, leading to better overall outcomes.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Kelly McConnell, PhD
Principal Investigator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 65 with breast, colorectal, lung, or prostate cancer who are currently in treatment or have finished within the last six months. They must speak English well and show signs of depression. It's not for those severely cognitively impaired, too ill to participate, receiving hospice care, or already in mental health treatment.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive the Open Door for Cancer (OD-C) intervention, which includes three 30-minute telephone or videoconference visits over six weeks and one booster telephone call.
Usual Care
Participants receive standard care, including distress screening and referrals to mental health services as determined by the oncology team.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for attrition rates and treatment satisfaction over the course of the study.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Open Door for Cancer (OD-C) approach
Open Door for Cancer (OD-C) approach is already approved in United States for the following indications:
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Collaborator