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Study of a Support Program for Quality of Life in Chinese Cancer Patients and Survivors

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to evaluate different combinations of cancer education sessions, counseling sessions, and peer support meetings developed for Chinese cancer patients and survivors. The researchers will look at whether the combinations are practical and effective, and how they impact participants' quality of life.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with cancer (any type/stage) (per EMR for MSK patients or self-report for external participants) within the last 5 years * Age โ‰ฅ 18 years (per EMR for MSK patients or self-report for external participants) Self-Report Criteria: * Of Chinese descent * Speaks Mandarin "well" or "very well" * Moderately low HRQOL (\<70 FACT-G score)4, 48 * Resides in New York or New Jersey * Agrees to participate via telehealth (video or phone) * Agrees to be audio-recorded Exclusion Criteria: Self-Report Criteria: * Per PI determination, requires a higher level of care for current passive or active suicidal ideation than current protocol is able to provide. If a participant receives a score of \> 0 on item 9 of the PHQ-9,5 they will be referred to study PI for further evaluation using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale. They will be excluded from participation in this study if there is presence of suicidal risk, determined by affirmative response(s) on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) * Too ill to participate determined by the question: "Do you feel too ill to participate because of communication problems, uncontrollable pain, or other symptoms that prevent you from participating?" * Cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment 5 Minute - telephone version with a score \< 12) * Per consenting professional determination, unable to understand the informed consent procedure * Participation in study #14-076: Adaptation of Individual Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Chinese immigrant cancer patients) * Currently receiving/have received psychotherapy/counseling/peer support within the last 6 months (patients being treated solely with psychotropic medications will not be excluded if they are not receiving psychotherapy/counseling/peer support)
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What it tests

  • Cancer Education
  • Meaning-Centered Counseling
  • Peer Support
  • Enhanced Standard Care
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Where

7 sites
Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (All Protocol Activities)
Basking Ridge, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All Protocol Activities)
Middletown, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (All Protocol Activities)
Montvale, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Suffolk- Commack (All Protocol Activities)
Commack, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All Protocol Activities)
East White Plains, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (All Protocol Activities)
Uniondale, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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