Group Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for the Improvement of Wellbeing in Caregivers of Patients With Serious Illness

Part of paid clinical trials in Jacksonville, Florida.

Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Study ID
NCT06630351
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Behavioral Counseling — BEHAVIORAL
    Participate in MCP-C
  • Discussion — OTHER
    Participate in virtual group discussions
  • Health Promotion and Education — OTHER
    Receive reading exercises and workbook materials
  • Interview — OTHER
    Ancillary studies
  • Questionnaire Administration — OTHER
    Ancillary studies

Study Details

This clinical trial assesses the acceptability and feasibility of a virtual group Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Cancer Caregivers (MCP-C) and its effect in improving the wellbeing of caregivers of patients with advanced cancer or a serious life-limiting illness. Caregivers often suffer from significant existential distress, which includes feelings of hopelessness, demoralization, burden, loss of meaning and dignity, and a decreased will to live. MCP-C seeks to help caregivers connect to meaning and purpose despite the challenges of caregiving and helps caregivers understand how sources of meaning may help with symptoms of burden and reduce despair. Participating in MCP-C may help improve sense of personal meaning, spiritual well-being, and mood in caregivers of patients with advanced cancer or a serious life-limiting illness.

Key Dates

Start date
Sep 12, 2024
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Sep 12, 2026
Completion
Sep 12, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
80 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Supportive Care (MCP-C)
    Caregivers participate in MCP-C virtual group discussion sessions over 90 minutes each and complete reading exercises and workbook assignments once weekly for 8 weeks throughout the study.

Primary Outcome Measure

Feasibility of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Caregivers (MCP-C) intervention [ Time Frame: Up to 1 year ]

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Mayo Clinic in FloridaJacksonvilleFlorida32224-9980-
Mayo Clinic in RochesterRochesterMinnesota55905-

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