Psychotherapy for Cancer Distress

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

Disqualifiers: Psychotic behavior, Suicidal ideation, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Approved in 4 Jurisdictions This treatment is already approved in other countries

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

21 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial studies whether a type of talk therapy called accelerated resolution therapy (ART) can help cancer patients who are dealing with emotional distress and trauma. ART uses guided eye movements and visualization to help patients change how they think about upsetting memories. The goal is to see if ART can reduce symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression in these patients. ART is derived directly from eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and has been used in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Research Team

Cindy Tofthagen, Ph.D., R.N.

Principal Investigator

Mayo Clinic

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for cancer patients who've had treatments like chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant within the last 3 years, or have metastatic cancer. They must be experiencing some trauma and distress related to their condition, as shown by specific questionnaire scores. Participants should not have suicidal thoughts or psychotic behavior and must be able to use web conferencing software or travel to Mayo Clinic.

Inclusion Criteria

I've had cancer treatment or have metastatic cancer in the last 3 years.

A minimum score of 3 on the Primary Care-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Screen (PC-PTSD-5)

A mean score of at least 1.1 on the Cancer and Treatment Distress (CTxD) or at least one item rated at a 3 (often true) or 4 (nearly all the time)

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Psychotherapy

Trial Overview The study is testing Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a type of psychotherapy aimed at reducing psychological trauma and distress in cancer patients. The therapy's effectiveness will be measured through questionnaires before and after treatment sessions.

Participant Groups

Group I: Supportive care (ART) Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Patients undergo ART over 60-90 minutes once a week for up to 5 sessions.

Psychotherapy is already approved in European Union, United States, Canada for the following indications:

Approved in European Union as Psychotherapy for:

• Mental health disorders
• Substance use disorders

Approved in United States as Psychotherapy for:

• Mental health disorders
• Substance use disorders
• Pain management

Approved in Canada as Psychotherapy for:

• Mental health disorders
• Substance use disorders

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Mayo Clinic

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3,427

Recruited

3,221,000+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials

14,080

Recruited

41,180,000+