Psycho-Educational Program in Increasing Knowledge and Satisfaction and Decreasing Distress in Younger Patients With Cancer Receiving Treatment
Pilot Study of Psycho-Educational Group for Young Adults (YA) on Treatment: Impact on Knowledge, Distress, and Satisfaction
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
This pilot clinical trial studies psycho-educational program in increasing knowledge and satisfaction and decreasing distress in younger patients with cancer receiving treatment. Psycho-educational program may increase knowledge and satisfaction and decrease distress in younger patients with cancer receiving treatment
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Aug 2013
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 19, 2013
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 25, 2013
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
August 1, 2013
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2015
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2015
CompletedJune 2, 2015
May 1, 2015
1.7 years
March 19, 2013
May 29, 2015
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Proportion of subjects who are unable to attend all the sessions
Up to 30 days
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Mean of the YA (Young Adult) Patient Satisfaction evaluations
Up to 30 days
Mean of the Pre/Post Test Knowledge Questionnaire
Up to 30 days
Study Arms (1)
Supportive care (psycho-educational program)
EXPERIMENTALPatients participate in a psycho-educational program focused on medical/symptom management and communication with a medical team, coping skills, self image, and relationships and communication for 1.5 hours once weekly for 6 weeks.
Interventions
Participate in psycho-educational program
Participate in psycho-educational program
Participate in psycho-educational program
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Currently in active treatment (diagnosed and receiving treatment within 2 weeks of initial study enrollment; active treatment includes currently receiving any of the following: chemotherapy, radiation therapy, maintenance drugs, surgery, clinical trial enrollment, or current relapse/secondary malignancy)
- Inpatient or outpatient
- Cancer diagnosis
- Physician approval
- Informed consent
You may not qualify if:
- Significant psychiatric or developmental issues, as determined by screening interview conducted by psychologist or clinical social worker
- Currently off treatment (longer than 2 weeks at the time of enrollment)
- In isolation or with isolation precautions
- Non-English speaking
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- City of Hope Medical Centerlead
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)collaborator
Study Sites (1)
City of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, California, 91010, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Jeanelle Folbrecht
City of Hope Medical Center
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NA
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 19, 2013
First Posted
March 25, 2013
Study Start
August 1, 2013
Primary Completion
May 1, 2015
Study Completion
May 1, 2015
Last Updated
June 2, 2015
Record last verified: 2015-05