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Official title Study Assessing the Effects of Early Psychiatric Referral on Mental Health and Quality of Life in People With Sarcoma

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06129903

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of early access to mental healthcare during sarcoma treatment as well as to assess the association between early access to psychiatric care and depression, anxiety, postoperative outcomes, and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing surgery for musculoskeletal sarcoma.

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

  • Age ≥18 years
  • Tissue diagnosis of primary bone or soft tissue sarcoma o Note: high suspicion of sarcoma on history and imaging acceptable, if reviewed and approved...
  • Presenting to the Orthopaedic Surgery Service
  • Treatment plan includes surgery at MSK for treatment of the primary sarcoma
  • No previous treatment for sarcoma

You likely can't join if

  • Significant psychiatric disturbance determined from self-report and/or chart review, sufficient, in the investigator's judgment, to preclude...
  • Note: investigators considered exclusion of patients with no or mild symptoms of anxiety and depression, however due to risk of new symptoms arising...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Age ≥18 years
  • Tissue diagnosis of primary bone or soft tissue sarcoma o Note: high suspicion of sarcoma on history and imaging acceptable, if reviewed and approved by the PI
  • Presenting to the Orthopaedic Surgery Service
  • Treatment plan includes surgery at MSK for treatment of the primary sarcoma
  • No previous treatment for sarcoma
  • Proficient in English
  • As determined by use of the Census-LEP question
  • The patient's response to the question: "How well do you speak English?" must be "very-well" for inclusion. Additionally, English must be identified as the patient's preferred language for discussing healthcare.
What rules you out
  • Significant psychiatric disturbance determined from self-report and/or chart review, sufficient, in the investigator's judgment, to preclude participation in the study" (e.g., underlying severe mental illness, h/o...
  • Note: investigators considered exclusion of patients with no or mild symptoms of anxiety and depression, however due to risk of new symptoms arising during the course of treatment, risk of underreporting, risk of under...

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
  • Middletown, New Jersey, United States
  • Montvale, New Jersey, United States
  • Commack, New York, United States
  • Harrison, New York, United States
  • New York, New York, United States
  • Uniondale, New York, United States
  • Fort Bliss, Texas, United States

Compensation & support

Compensation mentioned.

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Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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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. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States; Middletown, New Jersey, United States; Montvale, New Jersey, United States; Commack, New York, United States; Harrison, New York, United States; New York, New York, United States and 2 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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