Clinical trial for Cancer Patients
Official title A Study of an Anxiety Intervention for Latino/Latina/Hispanic Older Adults With Cancer and Their Caregivers
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06305741
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to see if a specific anxiety treatment program is practical and works well for this group.
- Who it's for
- Latino older adults living with cancer and the people who care for them.
- What's involved
- Participants will take part in an anxiety treatment program designed for them and their caregivers.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the duration or visit schedule.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Older Adults with Cancer (OAC)
- As per medical record or self-report, is currently age 65 years or older
- As per medical record or self-report, currently receiving active cancer treatment OR is within eighteen months of completing active treatment which...
- As per self-report, identifies as Latino and/or Hispanic Ethnicity
- Per self-report, has a primary informal caregiver (as defined by an unpaid individual who provides the patient with emotional, physical, and/or...
You likely can't join if
- As per medical record or self-report, currently receiving psychotherapy
- As per medical record or self-report, taking psychotropic medications for \< 8 weeks prior to MAC Session 1 and/or anticipates changing their...
- As per medical record or self-report, currently being treated for schizophrenia, substance use or dependence, and/or bi-polar disorder
- Severely cognitively impaired as demonstrated by Blessed Orientation Memory Concentration score ≥ 11
- Per research staff judgment and/or self-report, too ill or weak to complete study procedures
- Per medical record or self-report, receiving hospice care at the time of enrollment Caregiver
See the full eligibility criteria
- Older Adults with Cancer (OAC)
- As per medical record or self-report, is currently age 65 years or older
- As per medical record or self-report, currently receiving active cancer treatment OR is within eighteen months of completing active treatment which includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy.
- As per self-report, identifies as Latino and/or Hispanic Ethnicity
- Per self-report, has a primary informal caregiver (as defined by an unpaid individual who provides the patient with emotional, physical, and/or practical support) age 40 or older who is willing and able to participate...
- Scores ≥6 on the anxiety subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
- How well do you speak English and/or Spanish? (must respond "very well" or "well" when given the choices of Very well, Well, Not well, Not at all, Don't know, or Refused)
- What is your preferred language for healthcare? (must respond English and/or Spanish) Caregiver
- Per OAC report, is primary informal caregiver (as defined by an unpaid individual who provides the patient with emotional, physical, and/or practical support) for the eligible OAC patient
- As per self-report, is age 40 years or older
- How well do you speak English and/or Spanish? (must respond "very well" or "well" when given the choices of Very well, Well, Not well, Not at all, Don't know, or Refused)
- What is your preferred language for healthcare? (must respond English and/or Spanish)
- As per medical record or self-report, currently receiving psychotherapy
- As per medical record or self-report, taking psychotropic medications for \< 8 weeks prior to MAC Session 1 and/or anticipates changing their medication during the study
- As per medical record or self-report, currently being treated for schizophrenia, substance use or dependence, and/or bi-polar disorder
- Severely cognitively impaired as demonstrated by Blessed Orientation Memory Concentration score ≥ 11
- Per research staff judgment and/or self-report, too ill or weak to complete study procedures
- Per medical record or self-report, receiving hospice care at the time of enrollment Caregiver
- As per self-report, currently receiving psychotherapy
- As per self-report, taking psychotropic medications for \< 8 weeks prior to MAC Session 1 and/or anticipates changing their medication during the study
- As per self-report, currently being treated for schizophrenia, substance use or dependence, and/or bi-polar disorder
- Severely cognitively impaired as demonstrated by Blessed Orientation Memory Concentration score ≥ 11
- Per research staff judgment and/or self-report, too ill or weak to complete study procedures
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
- Middletown, New Jersey, United States
- Montvale, New Jersey, United States
- Commack, New York, United States
- Harrison, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Rockville Centre, New York, United States
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
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, 40 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States; Middletown, New Jersey, United States; Montvale, New Jersey, United States; Commack, New York, United States; Harrison, New York, United States; New York, New York, United States and 1 more location. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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