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Behavioral Intervention

Mental Wellness Program for Cancer (BEACON Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Color Health, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up multiple time points across 8 months (waitlist; baseline, 2 months post waitlist, 3 months post waitlist, 2 months post program start, 3 months post program start) or 5 months (intervention; baseline, 2 months post program start, 3 months post program)

Summary

This trial looks at how online peer mental wellness programs can help cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers manage the emotional impact of cancer. The programs teach evidence-based skills based on real-life experiences to support individuals

Who is the study for?
This trial is for cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers who are dealing with the psychological, emotional, and social impacts of cancer. It's designed to help them cope better by providing online peer support.
What is being tested?
The study is testing three new online programs called Cancer Connect that offer mental-wellness support. They teach skills to manage the emotional toll of cancer based on participants' experiences.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves peer-supported mental wellness programs rather than medical treatments, traditional physical side effects are not expected.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~multiple time points across 8 months (waitlist; baseline, 2 months post waitlist, 3 months post waitlist, 2 months post program start, 3 months post program start) or 5 months (intervention; baseline, 2 months post program start, 3 months post program)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and multiple time points across 8 months (waitlist; baseline, 2 months post waitlist, 3 months post waitlist, 2 months post program start, 3 months post program start) or 5 months (intervention; baseline, 2 months post program start, 3 months post program) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Depression

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Cancer Connect ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants assigned to this arm will be able to attend the online peer program upon entering the study.
Group II: WaitlistPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants assigned to this arm will be on a waitlist and will be invited to join the online peer program in 3 months.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Color Health, Inc.Lead Sponsor
~40 spots leftby Feb 2025