Dignity Therapy for End of Life Care
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on therapy rather than medication, so you may not need to change your current meds.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Dignity Therapy for end-of-life care?
Is Dignity Therapy safe for end-of-life care?
There is no specific safety data available for Dignity Therapy in the provided research articles. However, non-pharmaceutical trials in palliative care, like Dignity Therapy, may have challenges in reporting serious adverse events, but these are often related to the progression of the disease rather than the intervention itself.678910
How is Dignity Therapy different from other treatments for end-of-life care?
Dignity Therapy is a unique, short-term psychotherapy designed specifically to help patients at the end of life by addressing psychological and existential distress. Unlike other treatments that may focus on physical symptoms, this therapy aims to improve the patient's sense of dignity and reduce feelings of demoralization and the desire for death.1112131415
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to find out if dignity therapy is practical and works well for sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients in MSK. SGM includes, but is not limited to, people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer/questioning (LGBTQ+). Dignity therapy is a type of psychotherapy where the clinician asks the patient questions to allow the patient to express their individual life story and ultimately be able to create a legacy document of their experiences that can be shared with their loved ones.
Research Team
William E Rosa, Ph.D., MBE, NP
Principal Investigator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adult sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients, including LGBTQ+ individuals, who are in hospice care. They must be able to speak English and willing to participate in the therapy sessions in English. Patients with delirium or altered mental status that prevents them from giving consent cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Dignity Therapy Intervention
Participants undergo a 45-75 minute virtual dignity therapy session, which is recorded and transcribed
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for completion of the intervention and delivery of the poem
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Dignity Therapy
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor