Implementation of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Veterans with Advanced Cancer
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona: 17-004938
Sponsor Protocol Number: 17-004938
About this study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of MCP on depression, psychosocial distress, and QOL in veterans with advanced cancer. This study will also evaluate participants’ perception of MCP to better guide future use of the intervention at Mayo Clinic.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Veteran status
- Patient who has relapsed lymphoma, relapsed leukemia, stage III or stage IV solid tumor cancers, or any cancer diagnosis for which treatment is non-curative in its intent.
- Veterans who express interest in participating in the study will schedule a short interview with one of the investigators to determine eligibility based on exclusion criteria including psychosis, severe cognitive impairment, or physical limitations precluding participation in seven 1-hour face-to-face MCP sessions.
- Informed consent will be provided to eligible participants.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Sharon Martin, B.S.N., R.N. |
Closed for enrollment |
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