Clinical trial for Breast Cancer
Official title A Study of Meaning-Centered Therapy for Mexican Adults With Advanced Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07225309
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if meaning‑centered psychotherapy reduces anxiety and depression and improves quality of life compared with cognitive behavioral therapy. It also aims to learn what patients and providers think about the therapy and its design.
- Who it's for
- Mexican adults with stage III or IV breast, prostate, colorectal, or thyroid cancer.
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
- Patient Eligibility Criteria: A patient cannot be considered eligible for this study unless ALL of the following conditions are met.
- Pathologically confirmed breast, prostate, colorectal, thyroid, cervix, uteri, or lung - solid tumor cancer (either most recent or new diagnosis)
- Definition of Disease [or Measurable Disease]
- Diagnosed with stages III or IV
- Prior Treatment
You likely can't join if
- EMR Criteria
- Prior Treatment
- Received psychological or psychiatric care at INCan in the last 3 months
- In the judgment of the treating physician, protocol investigators, and/or study staff, presence of cognitive impairment (e.g., delirium or dementia)...
- Diagnosed with a serious psychiatric condition Self-Report Criteria
- Received psychological or psychiatric care outside of INCan in the last 3 months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patient Eligibility Criteria: A patient cannot be considered eligible for this study unless ALL of the following conditions are met.
- Pathologically confirmed breast, prostate, colorectal, thyroid, cervix, uteri, or lung - solid tumor cancer (either most recent or new diagnosis)
- Definition of Disease [or Measurable Disease]
- Diagnosed with stages III or IV
- Prior Treatment
- Receiving ambulatory care at INCan Self-Report Criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Able to read and communicate in Spanish determined by the question: "Can you read and communicate in Spanish? Yes/No"
- Professional role of administrators, clinicians (e.g., oncologists), mental health providers, supervised therapists-in-training (e.g., graduate students), or other related provider delivering the MCP-L experimental...
- Providing care (or services) to Mexican cancer patients at INCan
- Has access to internet and an electronic device
- Agrees to be audio-recorded
- EMR Criteria
- Prior Treatment
- Received psychological or psychiatric care at INCan in the last 3 months
- In the judgment of the treating physician, protocol investigators, and/or study staff, presence of cognitive impairment (e.g., delirium or dementia) sufficient to preclude meaningful informed consent and/or study...
- Diagnosed with a serious psychiatric condition Self-Report Criteria
- Received psychological or psychiatric care outside of INCan in the last 3 months
- Presence of suicide risk determined by the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale
- 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?" Provider Eligibility...
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Able to read and communicate in Spanish determined by the question: "Can you read and communicate in Spanish? Yes/No"
- Professional role of administrators, clinicians (e.g., oncologists), mental health providers, supervised therapists-in-training (e.g., graduate students), or other related provider delivering the MCP-L experimental...
- Providing care (or services) to Mexican cancer patients at INCan
- Has access to internet and an electronic device
- Agrees to be audio-recorded
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, 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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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