A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Social Network Intervention

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Conditions studied: Advanced Cancer, Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Social Networks

In brief

This is a pilot randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, and structure of the SONATA intervention. In addition, it will assess the preliminary efficacy of SONATA compared to enhanced usual care among 70 older adults with advanced cancer.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07393529

Run by

University of Rochester

People needed

70

Starts

2026-04-10

Expected to finish

2029-03-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-07

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age ≥65 years
• A diagnosis of advanced or likely incurable cancer, as determined by the primary oncologist
• Able to speak English
• Able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Any psychiatric or cognitive impairments interfering with participation as determined by the oncology team
• Unwilling to complete study procedures
• Social Network Members (if available, for intervention arm only)
• Inclusion criteria:
• Age ≥18 years
• Identified as an SN member by the patient in the intervention arm
• Able to speak English
• Able to provide informed consent
• Exclusion criteria:
• Unwilling to complete study procedures

Where it is running

• University of Rochester — Rochester, New York, United States (enrolling)

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