A Study of Mental Health Care in People With Cancer

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Lung Cancer Prostate Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
65 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
130 (estimated)
Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to look at mental health services for adults with depressed mood who were diagnosed with cancer at the age of 65 or older. This study will compare the usual approach for connecting older adults with depressed mood to mental health services with the Open Door for Cancer (OD-C) approach. We will find out if the OD-C approach is practical and useful for cancer patients wh…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients * Per medical record and/or self-report, diagnosed with breast, colorectal, lung, or prostate cancer at age 65 years or older * Per medical record and/or self-report, undergoing active cancer treatment (e.g., radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery) or within s…
Contacts

Kelly McConnell, PhD

646-888-0026

mcconnek@mskcc.org

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Christian Nelson, PhD

646-888-0030

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