RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06199570

Support for Cancer Patients Awaiting News

Support for Cancer Patients Awaiting News (SCAN Study): Pilot Testing a Stress Management Program

Sponsor

Hackensack Meridian Health

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Lung Cancer

Summary

This is a behavioral trial study to pilot test a stress management intervention for people with cancer who are undergoing routine cancer scans. The study will involve two pilot testing phases. Initial feasibility will be determined in an Open Trial phase, to inform any needed revisions to the intervention and/or protocol prior to a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial phase. The Open Trial phase is an unblinded, single-site, single-arm open trial (n=10). The Pilot randomized clinical trial (RCT) phase is an unblinded, single-site, feasibility pilot randomized controlled trial (n=50).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests a supportive program to help lung cancer patients cope with the anxiety and stress of waiting for scan results or news about their diagnosis and treatment. It specifically targets the worry that builds up before appointments or imaging tests. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You have been diagnosed with lung cancer (Stage III–IV or extensive stage small cell lung cancer for the initial phase) - You are comfortable speaking, reading, and writing English - You are actively receiving cancer treatment at a participating clinic - You experience significant worry or anxiety related to appointments or scan results - You are well enough to participate (ECOG 0–2) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You need an interpreter for English - You are not receiving active systemic cancer treatment - You do not experience appointment- or scan-related anxiety Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALAdapted Stress Management Program

Participants will receive a 15-minute orientation session in-person or remotely to introduce the program and to receive the study materials, including the instructional sheet, small booklet, and study tablet that will be used to promote practice of stress management exercises and for completing study assessments. They will complete self-guided web modules with stress management activities/skills on tablet devices, and will rate the modules' acceptability and perceived helpfulness. After visiting each module, they will be asked to practice at least one skill daily. In a second coaching session, they will be reminded about the skills, make a plan for using them, and troubleshoot questions about using the materials. Participants will attend scans and scan result appointments with their oncologist as usual. In a third coaching session, the stress management plan will be revisited for new concerns.

BEHAVIORALEnhanced Usual Care

Enhanced usual care includes a resource list, tablet for study assessments, and reminder calls.