Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2ACTRN12609000384257

Heads Up: A Phase II trial of a radiotherapy-based intervention for depression and malnutrition in Head and Neck cancer patients.

Sponsor

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Enrollment

70 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2009

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Malnutrition and depression in Head and Neck Cancer during radiotherapy

Summary

This study looks at the effectiveness of additional psychological support for people receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer in helping with depression and malnutrition. Participants will receive: - psycho-education for depression - cognitive behaviour therapy for depression - motivational interviewing for improving nutrition. These are 10 minute sessions, twice weekly, following radiotherapy treatments. Participants are assessed for depression and malnutrition during the first week of treatment, last week of treatment and four weeks after treatment. Depression and malnutrition are both measured using validated assessment tools. The study aims to see whether depression and malnutrition can be effectively addressed by providing additional psychological support.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study tests an approach to prevent depression and poor nutrition in adults aged 18 and older who are receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Participants must be undergoing a full course of treatment (more than 20 sessions) and able to read and write in English.

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Interventions

The intervention is provided to participants while undergoing radiotherapy, which can vary between 20 and >40 treatments. It is provided by a psychologist in 10minute sessions twice weekly, following

The intervention is provided to participants while undergoing radiotherapy, which can vary between 20 and >40 treatments. It is provided by a psychologist in 10minute sessions twice weekly, following radiotherapy for the duration of treatment. At each session, participants receive Psycho-Education for depression, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for depression, Motivational Interviewing for nutritional compliance. These are psychological therapies and involve short discussions with a psychologist.

Locations(1)

NSW, Australia

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