FOCUS ON US Program for Cancer Patients

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Charles Kamen

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Our aim for this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability and explore potential outcomes of the adapted FOCUS On Us intervention in a two-arm pilot trial. The investigators will randomize 80 sexual and/or gender minority (SGM; e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, etc.) cancer patients and their ≥80 informal caregivers (total N≥160) to either FOCUS On Us (adapted from the evidence-based FOCUS program) or a waitlist control.

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for sexual and/or gender minority (SGM) cancer patients, such as those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer etc., along with their informal caregivers. A total of at least 160 participants will be involved.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.

Patients must live in the United States

I am a caregiver and identify as part of the SGM community or support someone who does.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

FOCUS ON US (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study tests the adapted FOCUS On Us program against a waitlist control in a two-arm pilot trial to see if it's feasible and acceptable for SGM cancer patients and their caregivers.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: InterventionActive Control1 Intervention

This group will complete a baseline assessment and then receive the intervention immediately. Participants will complete a post-intervention assessment survey after completing the intervention. Finally, participants will be contacted for a follow-up assessment 3 months after finishing the intervention.

Group II: Waitlist ControlActive Control1 Intervention

This group will create a baseline assessment and will not receive the intervention. Participants will complete a post-intervention assessment survey \~3 months after baseline. Following a \~6-month (from baseline) follow-up assessment, this group will be offered the intervention.