A Study to Assess Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Cancer Related Trauma and Distress

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to quantitatively evaluate accelerated resolution therapy (ART) for treatment of cancer distress and psychological trauma.

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:

  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Able to read, write and understand English.
  • Undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, CAR-T, or bone marrow transplant for a cancer diagnosis within the previous 3 years or have metastatic cancer.
  • A mean score of at least 1.1 on the Cancer and Treatment Distress (CTxD) or at least one item rated at a 3 (often true) or 4 (nearly all the time).
  • A minimum score of 3 on the PC-PTSD-5.
  • Denial of suicidal ideation or intent, with no evidence of psychotic behavior.
  • Participants must be willing and able to travel to Mayo Clinic outside of normally scheduled visits to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals under 18 years of age.

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 Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Cindy Tofthagen, Ph.D., R.N.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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Publications

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Additional contact information

Cancer-related trials contact form

Phone: 855-776-0015 (toll-free)

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