Recruiting NA Solid Tumor

New treatment option for Solid Tumor

Official title Psychotherapy Intervention for Latinos With Advanced Cancer

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04015609

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The purpose of this study is to adapt a counseling intervention called Meaning Centered Psychotherapy to make it culturally relevant for Latinos. Cancer affects patients and their loved ones.

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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.

You may be able to join if

  • Phase I: Quantitative
  • Diagnosed with stages III or IV solid tumor cancer \ (as per self report for ICCAN patients)
  • Age 18 or older
  • As per self report, Latino/a or Hispanic ethnicity
  • As per self report, fluent in oral Spanish (monolingual) or fluent in oral Spanish and English (bilingual) Phase 2: Qualitative

You likely can't join if

  • Phase 1: Quantitative
  • In the judgment of the treating physician and/or the consenting professional, presence of significant cognitive impairment (i.e., delirium or...
  • In the judgment of the consenting professional, significant or major disabling medical or psychiatric condition sufficient to preclude meaningful...
  • In the judgment of the treating physician and/or the consenting professional, presence of significant cognitive impairment (i.e., delirium or...
  • In the judgment of the consenting professional, significant or major disabling medical or psychiatric condition sufficient to preclude meaningful...
  • Diagnosed with a major disabling medical or psychiatric condition
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Phase I: Quantitative
  • Diagnosed with stages III or IV solid tumor cancer \ (as per self report for ICCAN patients)
  • Age 18 or older
  • As per self report, Latino/a or Hispanic ethnicity
  • As per self report, fluent in oral Spanish (monolingual) or fluent in oral Spanish and English (bilingual) Phase 2: Qualitative
  • Enrolled in the quantitative phase of study (as seen above)
  • Completes the quantitative phase questionnaire package
  • Scores above or below the threshold for the Distress Thermometer (DT≥4 or ≤3)
  • In the judgment of the investigator, willing and able to be interviewed in Spanish only
  • Agrees to be audio- recorded Phase 3: Provider Feedback
  • Professionals working in the mental health field;
  • Have a caseload of five or more Latino cancer patients per month
  • Able to communicate and read in Spanish
  • Agrees to be audio or video-recorded Phase 4: Patient Feedback
  • Diagnosed with stages III or IV solid tumor cancer \ (as per self report for ICCAN patients)
  • Age 18 or older
  • As per self report, Latino/a or Hispanic ethnicity
  • In the judgment of the investigator, willing and able to be interviewed in Spanish only
  • Agrees to be audio-recorded
What rules you out
  • Phase 1: Quantitative
  • In the judgment of the treating physician and/or the consenting professional, presence of significant cognitive impairment (i.e., delirium or dementia) sufficient to preclude meaningful informed consent and/or data...
  • In the judgment of the consenting professional, significant or major disabling medical or psychiatric condition sufficient to preclude meaningful informed consent, interview, or completion of assessment measures...
  • In the judgment of the treating physician and/or the consenting professional, presence of significant cognitive impairment (i.e., delirium or dementia) sufficient to preclude meaningful informed consent and/or data...
  • In the judgment of the consenting professional, significant or major disabling medical or psychiatric condition sufficient to preclude meaningful informed consent, interview, or completion of assessment measures...
  • Diagnosed with a major disabling medical or psychiatric condition
  • Unable to understand the consent procedure
  • Too ill to participate, all as reported by the patient and/or determined by the investigator's judgment.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • New York, New York, United States
  • The Bronx, New York, United States
  • Ponce, Puerto Rico

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 listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include New York, New York, United States; The Bronx, New York, United States; Ponce, Puerto Rico. 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.