Acute Leukemia study: EASE-psy
Official title Emotion and Symptom-Focused Engagement Trial for Individuals With Acute Leukemia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04224974
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if the EASE program, which gives psychological help and symptom checks with early palliative care referrals, can lower stress and physical symptoms in people with acute leukemia.
- Who it's for
- People who have just been diagnosed with acute leukemia.
- What's involved
- Participants will either get the usual care or the usual care plus the EASE program, which includes counseling, symptom screening, and referrals to palliative care when needed.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts until the participants finish their treatment, with regular visits for counseling and symptom checks as part of the EASE program.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Newly diagnosed AL (acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in blast crisis
- Receiving or expected to receive induction therapy with curative intent at the time of recruitment.
- Age ≥ 18 years.
- Ability to pass the cognitive screening test at the time of recruitment (Short Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test (SOMC) score ≥ 20), unless...
- Patient is fluent in English and is able (i.e. sufficiently literate and competent) and willing to complete the baseline questionnaires in English.
You likely can't join if
- Major communication difficulties at the time of recruitment, as assessed by the research team (e.g. severe hearing impairment or inability to speak).
- Receiving on-site (in hospital) psychological/psychiatric counseling at the time of recruitment.
- Receiving on-site (in hospital) palliative care services at the time of recruitment.
- A diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Kingston, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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