GET Therapy for Latino/Hispanic Young Adults with Cancer
A Biobehavioral Intervention for Latino/Hispanic Young Adults with Cancer
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Cancer
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 39
- Sex
- Male
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for Latino or Hispanic young adults aged 18 to 39 who have been diagnosed with cancer. Participants will receive either a new therapy designed to help with emotional regulation or a supportive listening program over eight weeks.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 39 years old.
- I identify as male.
- I have been diagnosed with cancer.
- I was diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 15 and 39.
- I identify as Hispanic or Latino.
- I have a low score on the Goal Navigation Scale or a high score on the Distress Thermometer.
- I can speak English or Spanish.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a lifetime history of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder.
- I have compromised cognitive capacity.
- I have a medical condition or take medication that affects systemic inflammation.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Building upon the results of a single-arm trial designed to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of a novel intervention, Goal-focused Emotion-Regulation Therapy (GET), this trial is a randomized-controlled biobehavioral pilot trial of GET versus a time-and attention matched control (Instrumental Supportive Listening; ISL) in Latino/Hispanic young adult survivors of adolescent and young a…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 to 39 years at time of consent
* Male gender; self-identified
* A confirmed diagnosis of cancer (any stage)
* Diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 15 and 39
* Hispanic/Latino identification
* A score ≤ 1.8 on the Goal Navigation Scale or ≥ 4 on the Distress Thermom…
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