Correlates of Post-Traumatic Growth in Cancer Patients and Their Partners
18 Years
N/A
Both
Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Trial Information
Correlates of Post-Traumatic Growth in Cancer Patients and Their Partners
OBJECTIVES:
Primary
- To use prior data from an existing registry (Quality of Life Survey Registry for
Persons With Cancer and Family Caregivers protocol CASE-8Z05) and to expand upon these
data by adding measures that capture the particularly salient concepts of the
patient/caregiver dyadic relationship and posttraumatic growth.
- To identify rates and psychosocial correlates of posttraumatic growth among older adult
cancer patient/spouse or partner dyads.
OUTLINE: Patients and their caregivers complete three questionnaires that will take
approximately 20 minutes either by mail or telephone. The questionnaires comprise of
demographic and psychosocial correlates of posttraumatic growth including age, ethnicity,
socioeconomic status, education, anxiety, relationship quality, coping style, social
support, and cultural beliefs about caring for elders.
Inclusion Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Patient must meet the following criteria:
- Confirmed cancer of any type
- Currently receiving medical care at the Ireland Cancer Center at University
Hospitals of Cleveland
- Must have enrolled and participated in CASE-8Z05
- Identified available family caregiver of a patient diagnosed with stage III or IV
cancer
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
- Patients must meet the following criteria:
- ECOG performance status 0-3
- Cognitively competent to be interviewed
- Able to speak and comprehend English
- Caregivers must be able to speak and comprehend English
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
- See Disease Characteristics
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
Outcome Measure:
Rate of posttraumatic growth
Outcome Time Frame:
after diagnosis of cancer
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
T.J. McCallum, PhD
Investigator Role:
Study Chair
Investigator Affiliation:
Ireland Cancer Center at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Authority:
United States: Federal Government
Study ID:
CASE8Z07
NCT ID:
NCT00769249
Start Date:
February 2008
Completion Date:
Related Keywords:
- Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
- Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- psychosocial effects of cancer and its treatment
- unspecified adult solid tumor, protocol specific
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