RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05674357

Training in Evidence-based Treatments in Psycho-Oncology


Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Enrollment

115 participants

Start Date

Jan 9, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this research study is to train psychotherapists to administer individualized evidence-based psychotherapies in a cancer care setting to patients and caregivers with elevated levels of distress. The intervention will mirror clinical care in psycho-oncology in which the therapist, collaboratively with their supervisor, will choose specific components of the following evidence-based treatments to administer based on the clinical presentation of the patient or caregiver and referring problem. * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) * Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) * Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) * Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) * Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP) * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) * CBT for other cancer-related physical symptoms like pain, fatigue, and nausea. Participation in this research study is expected to last about 26 weeks. It is expected that about 75 patients, 25 caregivers, and 15 therapists will take part in this research study.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study trains mental health therapists in evidence-based psychological treatments for cancer-related distress, then tests whether those therapies (delivered by newly trained therapists to cancer patients) are effective. The patient component evaluates real-world treatment outcomes for things like insomnia, anxiety, and emotional distress related to cancer. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are currently receiving cancer treatment or follow-up care at the MGH Cancer Center - You report significant distress related to your cancer or its treatment (score above 3 on the NCCN Distress Thermometer) - Your distress matches a condition that has an evidence-based treatment (e.g., insomnia, anxiety, depression) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have minimal or no cancer-related distress - Your distress is unrelated to your illness or treatment - You are not currently connected to the MGH Cancer Center - Your clinical needs fall outside the scope of the available treatments in the study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALIndividualized Evidence-Based Therapy in Cancer (Patients and Caregivers)

The intervention will mirror clinical care in psycho-oncology in which the therapist, collaboratively with their supervisor, will choose specific components of the following evidence-based treatments to administer based on the clinical presentation of the patient or caregiver and referring problem. * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) * Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) * Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) * Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) * Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP) * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) * CBT for pain * CBT for fatigue * CBT for nausea

BEHAVIORALTraining in Individualized Evidence-Based Therapy in Cancer (Therapists)

Enrolled therapist participants will receive training in evidence-based therapies and deliver therapy to patient and caregiver participants.


Locations(1)

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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