Training in Evidence-based Treatments in Psycho-Oncology

Part of paid clinical trials in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Study ID
NCT05674357
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Depression, Anxiety
  • Distress, Emotional
  • Fatigue
  • Insomnia
  • Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Individualized Evidence-Based Therapy in Cancer (Patients and Caregivers) — BEHAVIORAL
    The intervention will mirror clinical care in psycho-oncology in which the therapist, collaboratively with their supervisor, will choose specific components of the following evidence-based treatments to administer based on the clinical presentation of the patient or caregiver and referring problem. * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) * Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) * Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) * Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) * Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP) * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) * CBT for pain * CBT for fatigue * CBT for nausea
  • Training in Individualized Evidence-Based Therapy in Cancer (Therapists) — BEHAVIORAL
    Enrolled therapist participants will receive training in evidence-based therapies and deliver therapy to patient and caregiver participants.

Study Details

The goal of this research study is to train psychotherapists to administer individualized evidence-based psychotherapies in a cancer care setting to patients and caregivers with elevated levels of distress. The intervention will mirror clinical care in psycho-oncology in which the therapist, collaboratively with their supervisor, will choose specific components of the following evidence-based treatments to administer based on the clinical presentation of the patient or caregiver and referring problem. * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) * Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) * Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) * Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) * Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP) * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) * CBT for other cancer-related physical symptoms like pain, fatigue, and nausea. Participation in this research study is expected to last about 26 weeks. It is expected that about 75 patients, 25 caregivers, and 15 therapists will take part in this research study.

Key Dates

Start date
Jan 9, 2023
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Jan 1, 2028
Completion
Jan 1, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment
115 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Individualized Evidence-Based Therapy in Cancer (Patients and Caregivers)
    This arm will enroll patient and caregiver participants receiving evidence-based therapy as part of the protocol. Participants will complete: * 6-16 sessions of therapy 1x/week. Sessions are virtual or in-person at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. * Surveys and questionnaires pre- and post-treatment. At the discretion of the therapist and the supervising therapist, the participant may receive up to 4 booster sessions after completion of the specific treatment protocol.
  • Experimental: Training in Individualized Evidence-Based Therapy in Cancer (Therapists)
    This arm will enroll therapist participants as part of the protocol. Therapists participants will enroll in the study and receive training in delivering evidence-based therapy to patients in the cancer center. Therapists will complete pre and post-measures of therapist self-efficacy and competence, as well as a semi-structured exit interview.

Primary Outcome Measure

Evidence-Based Treatment Acceptability [ Time Frame: up to 26 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer CenterBostonMassachusetts02215
Jamie Jacobs, Ph.D
[email protected]
617-643-1777

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