Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Compassion-Based Virtual Group Intervention for Diverse Cancer Patients

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion-Based virtual group intervention for diverse cancer patients at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.

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:  

  • Being an adult (18 years or older);
  • Being a patient of Mayo Clinic Arizona;
  • Having a cancer diagnosis, having treatment planning in progress, undergoing cancer-related treatment, or having completed cancer within the past 2 years (in recent survivorship);
  • Experiencing stress or challenges related to cancer and having treatment goals that align with the purpose of the group;
  • Having self-reported proficiency to read/write/speak English; and
  • Expressing interest and commitment to attend all six virtual group sessions.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Exclusion criteria for the group pertain to patients’ inability to take part in and benefit from the virtual group therapy based on clinical judgment of the psychosocial oncology team member who completes the psychosocial evaluation, which may include:
    • Having active suicidal or homicidal intent;
    • Experiencing uncontrolled psychotic symptoms;
    • Having untreated personality disorder/characteristics that are likely disturbing in a group setting, and/or having moderate to severe cognitive impairments (adapted from Ehlers, 2022).  

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 6/9/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact

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

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Chun Tao, Ph.D., L.P.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Chun Tao Ph.D., L.P.

(480) 301-8297

Tao.Chun@mayo.edu

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