Pilot Study of Psycho-Educational Group for Young Adults (YA) on Treatment: Impact on Knowledge, Distress, and Satisfaction
18 Years
25 Years
Both
Malignant Neoplasm, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
Trial Information
Pilot Study of Psycho-Educational Group for Young Adults (YA) on Treatment: Impact on Knowledge, Distress, and Satisfaction
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Providing a psycho-educational group to young adults while examining the feasibility of
such a group with patients on treatment.
II. Examining effectiveness of the program through evaluating pre-post changes in
participant distress, evaluating increases in participant' knowledge regarding disease
issues and coping, and evaluating participant satisfaction.
OUTLINE:
Patients undergo psycho-educational program comprising medical/symptom management and
communication with a medical team, coping skills, self image, and relationships and
communication for 1.5 hours once weekly for 6 weeks.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up for 30 days.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Currently in active treatment (diagnosed and receiving treatment within 2 weeks of
initial study enrollment; active treatment includes currently receiving any of the
following: chemotherapy, radiation therapy, maintenance drugs, surgery, clinical
trial enrollment, or current relapse/secondary malignancy)
- Inpatient or outpatient
- Cancer diagnosis
- Physician approval
- Informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Significant psychiatric or developmental issues, as determined by screening interview
conducted by psychologist
- Currently off treatment (longer than 2 weeks at the time of enrollment)
- In isolation or with isolation precautions
- Non-English speaking
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Outcome Measure:
Proportion of subjects who are unable to attend all the sessions
Outcome Time Frame:
Up to 30 days
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Jeanelle Folbrecht
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
City of Hope Medical Center
Authority:
United States: Federal Government
Study ID:
13128
NCT ID:
NCT01817335
Start Date:
June 2013
Completion Date:
Related Keywords:
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
- Neoplasms
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| City of Hope Medical Center | Duarte, California 91010 |
