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Official title DESCANSO, a Mental Health Intervention for Depression, Insomnia, and Fatigue Symptoms in Latino People With Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07225088
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to improve ways of providing mental health support to Spanish-speaking Latino participants who have cancer and experience depression, insomnia, and fatigue. Investigators will test a special mental health intervention called DESCANSO/REST (Depresión/Depressed Mood, Cansancio/Fatigue, and Sueño/Sleep).
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
- Provider Eligibility Criteria: Participant eligibility will be determined by a self-report screener. Self-Report Criteria
- Mental health provider
- Treats Latino cancer patients and/or survivors
- Has at least 3 years of clinical experience providing psychosocial services to cancer patients and/or survivors
- Able to read Spanish determined by the question: "Can you read in Spanish? Yes/No" Patient Eligibility Criteria: A patient cannot be considered...
You likely can't join if
- EMR Criteria o In the judgment of the treating physician, protocol investigators, and/or study staff, presence of cognitive impairment (e.g...
- History of comorbidities within the last 12 months associated with fatigue and poor sleep, including hypothyroidism or abnormal thyroid function...
- Pregnant or lactating, women only
- Presence of suicidal risk determined by any affirmative response on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale
See the full eligibility criteria
- Provider Eligibility Criteria: Participant eligibility will be determined by a self-report screener. Self-Report Criteria
- Mental health provider
- Treats Latino cancer patients and/or survivors
- Has at least 3 years of clinical experience providing psychosocial services to cancer patients and/or survivors
- Able to read Spanish determined by the question: "Can you read in Spanish? Yes/No" Patient Eligibility Criteria: A patient cannot be considered eligible for this study unless ALL of the following conditions are met...
- Documentation of Disease o Pathologically confirmed solid tumor cancer (either most recent or new diagnosis)
- Definition of Disease [or Measurable Disease] o Diagnosed with stages I, II, or III
- Prior Treatment
- Currently undergoing systemic therapy (chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or immunotherapy) or within the first year following completion of systemic therapy Self-Report Criteria
- Age ≥ 21 years
- Lives in mainland U.S. or Puerto Rico
- Identifies as Latino/a or Hispanic
- Reports Spanish as their preferred language
- Speaks Spanish "Very well" or "Well" as determined by the question: "How well do you speak Spanish?"
- Presence of fatigue and disturbed sleep determined by a score of ≥ 3 on the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory
- EMR Criteria o In the judgment of the treating physician, protocol investigators, and/or study staff, presence of cognitive impairment (e.g., delirium or dementia) sufficient to preclude meaningful informed consent...
- History of comorbidities within the last 12 months associated with fatigue and poor sleep, including hypothyroidism or abnormal thyroid function, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, neuromuscular...
- Pregnant or lactating, women only
- Presence of suicidal risk determined by any affirmative response on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale
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
- Rockville Centre, New York, United States
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 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 1 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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