Telephone-Based Mindfulness CBT for Patients in Community Settings With Advanced Cancer
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Advanced Cancer
In brief
This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of an open trial of mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy intervention delivered via telephone to men and women age 21 and older with a diagnosis of advanced cancer. Potential participants (N=35) will be recruited via letter from their oncologist at community-based clinics (N=18) and those served at the Duke Cancer Institute in Durham who live more than 60 miles away (N=17). Following informed consent, participants will be asked to complete assessments (e..g., examining their pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and engagement in valued activity). They will then receive 4 weekly 50-minute telephone sessions with a study therapist and practice skills learned in session at home. After completing the 4 sessions, they will complete a post-treatment assessment. Data analyses will examine the feasibility and acceptability of the study by assessing participant engagement, and will examine changes in key psychological variables (e.g., pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and valued activity) from baseline to post-treatment.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03285633
- Run by
- Duke University
- People needed
- 24
- Starts
- 2018-01-03
- Expected to finish
- 2018-09-08
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-08-19
Who can join
Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- being at least 21 years of age
- a diagnosis of stage IV cancer in the past 3 years
- being able to speak/read English
You may not qualify if…
- visual or hearing impairment that would prevent ability to engage in the telephone session or study materials
- presence of a severe unmanaged psychiatric condition (i.e., psychotic disorder or episode) or a psychiatric condition (e.g., suicidal intent) that would contraindicate safe participation in the study as indicated by the medical chart, treating oncologist, or interactions with the medical/study staff.
Where it is running
- Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina, United States
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