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Official title Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) Adapted to Italian Cancer Care Setting
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03068013
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Background: Patients with advanced cancer suffer from a variety of psycho-social symptoms that impair quality of life and may benefit from psychotherapeutic treatment. We describe here the methodology of a randomized controlled trial to test the effectiveness of a novel and brief semi-structured psychotherapeutic intervention, called Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM), originally developed in Canada and now cross-culturally tested in Italy.
- Time commitment: about 6 months
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- 18 years of age or more
- fluency in Italian language;
- no cognitive impairment;
- confirmed or working diagnosis of "wet" stage IIIB (those not treated with curative intent) or IV lung cancer; any stage of pancreatic or stage IV GI...
You likely can't join if
- communication difficulties;
- inability to commit to the required 6 sessions (i.e., too ill to participate, lack of transportation, etc.);
- actively seeing a psychotherapist, and
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 6 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.