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Psychotherapy for Advanced Cancer in Latinos
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Led By Rosario Costas-Muniz, PhD
Research Sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Diagnosed with stages III or IV solid tumor cancer (as per self report for ICCAN patients)
Age 18 or older
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline to post assessment 7-14 weeks after
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is adapting a therapy to make it better for Latino cancer patients, who often have a harder time than others. They want to understand what impacts these patients' quality of life and how to improve it.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Latino adults diagnosed with advanced stage III or IV solid tumor cancer who can communicate and read in Spanish. Participants must agree to audio recordings and not have significant cognitive impairments, major disabling conditions, or be too ill to consent.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to adapt Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos with advanced cancer. It assesses how this culturally tailored counseling intervention affects their quality of life through pre-assessment questionnaires and spiritual well-being scales.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves psychotherapy rather than medication, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, discussing sensitive topics may cause emotional discomfort.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I have been diagnosed with a late-stage (III or IV) solid tumor cancer.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I apologize, but it seems like you didn't provide the criterion that needs to be rewritten. Could you please provide the criterion so I can assist you further?
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ change from baseline to post assessment 7-14 weeks after
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline to post assessment 7-14 weeks after
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Spiritual Well-Being measured with the FACIT Spiritual Well-Being Scale
Secondary outcome measures
Depression and Anxiety measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
Hopelessness measured with the Beck Hopelessness Scale
Quality of life measured with the FACIT Spiritual Well-Being Scale
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos (MCP-L)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Group II: ControlActive Control4 Interventions
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
1,936 Previous Clinical Trials
588,736 Total Patients Enrolled
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health CenterOTHER
10 Previous Clinical Trials
1,942 Total Patients Enrolled
Rosario Costas-Muniz, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1 Previous Clinical Trials
285 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am willing and able to be interviewed only in Spanish.My trial is in Phase I, focusing on dosage.I have been diagnosed with a late-stage (III or IV) solid tumor cancer.We want to hear what patients think about the study.I am 18 years old or older.My trial phase involves observing the quality of my response.I do not have significant memory or thinking problems that would prevent me from understanding this study.You have significant distress, as indicated by a score of 4 or higher on the Distress Thermometer.I have a major disabling health or mental health condition.I am fluent in Spanish, with or without English fluency.My trial is in the early stage focusing on dosage.I apologize, but it seems like you didn't provide the criterion that needs to be rewritten. Could you please provide the criterion so I can assist you further?
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos (MCP-L)
- Group 2: Control
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.
What is the scope of recruitment for this experiment?
"Affirmative. According to documents found on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is still actively looking for participants since its initial posting on April 20th 2015 and most recent update from June 13th 2022. 190 individuals are needed across 3 different sites."
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Are there any available slots for recruitment in this trial?
"Affirmative. As seen on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study which was published on April 20th 2015 is actively recruiting participants. 190 volunteers are needed across 3 different sites for the trial's completion."
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