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Online Therapy for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Rina Fox, PhD, MPH
Research Sponsored by University of Arizona
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at the end of the one-year study period
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will explore if an online therapy group can help young adult cancer survivors improve their mental health and reduce stress. #eHealth
Who is the study for?
This trial is for young adult cancer survivors, aged 18-39, who finished their curative treatment between 1 month and 5 years ago. They must have mild depression or anxiety symptoms, be able to speak and read English, consent to the study, and have good internet for video calls. Those with severe psychiatric disorders or active substance abuse can't join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an eHealth group intervention that uses cognitive-behavioral stress management and health education techniques. It aims to see if it's possible to recruit participants nationally and measure its effect on mental health and stress-related body markers.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves psychological support through digital means rather than medication, typical drug side effects are not expected. However, discussing personal experiences in a group setting may cause emotional discomfort.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ at the end of the one-year study period
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at the end of the one-year study period
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in anxiety symptoms from baseline to immediately after the intervention
Change in depression symptoms from baseline to immediately after the intervention
Nationwide recruitment of young adult cancer survivors
Secondary outcome measures
Change in cancer-related distress from baseline to immediately after the intervention
Change in coping from baseline to immediately after the intervention
Change in health-related quality of life from baseline to immediately after the intervention
+2 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management and Health EducationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will attend group sessions with a trained facilitator held over videoconference. Sessions will each last 2 hours and be held once weekly for 10 weeks. Sessions will include Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management and health education content.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management and Health Education
2022
N/A
~30
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of ArizonaLead Sponsor
514 Previous Clinical Trials
148,562 Total Patients Enrolled
Rina Fox, PhD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Arizona
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am between 18 and 39 years old.I completed my cancer treatment aimed at curing it between 1 month and 5 years ago, except for ongoing hormone therapy.I am currently feeling symptoms of depression or anxiety.I was diagnosed with cancer when I was between 15 and 39 years old.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management and Health Education
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.
Am I eligible to join this research endeavor?
"Eligibility for this medical trial requires those aged 18-39 with a cancer diagnosis. Currently, the research team is seeking to recruit 32 participants."
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Are there still slots available for this clinical experiment?
"According to the clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is no longer recruiting patients as it was last updated on July 11th 2023. Yet, presently there are 544 other trials actively seeking participants for research purposes."
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Is participation in this medical study limited to adults, or are minors also able to take part?
"This research project is seeking volunteers aged 18-39 to participate."
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What is the main aim of this research project?
"The primary focus of this study is to track changes in participants' anxiety levels from the baseline assessment and immediately following the intervention. Additional secondary outcomes include evaluations of health-related quality of life, cancer distress, and stress management self-efficacy skills which will be measured by scores on various scales ranging from 0 to 108, 88 or 20 depending on the subscale being assessed; higher numbers indicating better results overall."
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