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Stress and Communication Skills Training for Cancer

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Waitlist Available

Led By Kelly Trevino, 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

Diagnosis of poor prognosis advanced cancer defined as: (1) locally advanced or metastatic cancer (i.e., thoracic, gynecological, genitourinary cancer, pancreatic or lymphoma) or (2) disease progression following at least first line treatment

Must not have

Receiving hospice at the time of enrollment

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 5 years

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test an intervention to help manage difficult emotions and communicate about the patient's illness. The intervention is designed to be culturally sensitive and reduce burden to patients, caregivers, and healthcare institutions.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Latino/a patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers, who are fluent in English or Spanish, reside in New York, and can communicate by phone. Patients must have discussed prognosis with their oncologist and not be receiving hospice care. Caregivers need to provide support without pay and have experience working with advanced cancer patients.

What is being tested?

The study tests a stress management and communication skills intervention tailored for Latinx individuals versus a non-tailored version. Participants will attend weekly 45-minute sessions designed to improve emotional handling, quality of life, understanding of illness, and treatment preferences discussions.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is a psychosocial intervention involving counseling sessions rather than medication or medical procedures, traditional side effects are not expected. However, discussing sensitive topics may evoke emotional discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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My advanced cancer has a poor prognosis and has either spread or not responded to first treatment.

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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am currently in hospice care.