A Study of a Distress Screening and Referral Program in People With Recently Diagnosed Cancer
A Pilot Distress Screening and Referral Program to Detect Comorbid Psychosocial Distress in NYC Safety Net Hospitals Serving Diverse and Underserved Patients Diagnosed With Cancer
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
50 participants
Jul 22, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
It is recommended that cancer centers screen patients for distress and refer them to mental health services when their distress levels reach a certain level. However, many cancer centers don't have distress screening and referral programs. This study will provide valuable information about one distress screening and referral program and whether it can be helpful for a large and diverse group of cancer patients that includes both English- and Spanish-speaking patients.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- New solid tumor cancer diagnosis (per EMR)
- Treated or will be treated at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (per EMR)
- Has a NCCN DT score of 0 through 10 (per EMR)
- Age ≥ 18 years (per EMR or self-report)
- English- or Spanish preferred language for healthcare (per self-report)
- Able to provide consent (per completion of consent)
Exclusion Criteria1
- In the provider or investigative teams' judgement, cognitively not intact to participate in the study (per EMR or investigative team)
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Interventions
A tool used to determine on a number scale the amount of distress for the past week
Locations(2)
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NCT07117461