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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
64 (estimated)
Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for Chinese cancer patients and survivors who want help improving their quality of life. Participants will attend education sessions, counseling, and support meetings, which can be done via phone or video.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I have been diagnosed with cancer within the last 5 years.
I am at least 18 years old.
I am of Chinese descent.
I speak Mandarin well.
I have a moderate level of distress in my quality of life.
I live in New York or New Jersey.
I agree to participate via telehealth.
I agree to be audio-recorded.
You may not be able to join if
I currently have thoughts of harming myself that need immediate help.
I feel too ill to participate because of pain or other symptoms.
I have cognitive impairment.
I cannot understand the consent process.
I am already involved in another similar study.
I have received counseling or support in the last 6 months.
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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The purpose of this study is to evaluate different combinations of cancer education sessions, counseling sessions, and peer support meetings developed for Chinese cancer patients and survivors. The researchers will look at whether the combinations are practical and effective, and how they impact participants' quality of life.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with cancer (any type/stage) (per EMR for MSK patients or self-report for external participants) within the last 5 years
* Age ≥ 18 years (per EMR for MSK patients or self-report for external participants)
Self-Report Criteria:
* Of Chinese descent
* Speaks Mandari…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with cancer (any type/stage) (per EMR for MSK patients or self-report for external participants) within the last 5 years
* Age ≥ 18 years (per EMR for MSK patients or self-report for external participants)
Self-Report Criteria:
* Of Chinese descent
* Speaks Mandarin "well" or "very well"
* Moderately low HRQOL (\<70 FACT-G score)4, 48
* Resides in New York or New Jersey
* Agrees to participate via telehealth (video or phone)
* Agrees to be audio-recorded
Exclusion Criteria:
Self-Report Criteria:
* Per PI determination, requires a higher level of care for current passive or active suicidal ideation than current protocol is able to provide. If a participant receives a score of \> 0 on item 9 of the PHQ-9,5 they will be referred to study PI for further evaluation using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale. They will be excluded from participation in this study if there is presence of suicidal risk, determined by affirmative response(s) on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
* 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?"
* Cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment 5 Minute - telephone version with a score \< 12)
* Per consenting professional determination, unable to understand the informed consent procedure
* Participation in study #14-076: Adaptation of Individual Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Chinese immigrant cancer patients)
* Currently receiving/have received psychotherapy/counseling/peer support within the last 6 months (patients being treated solely with psychotropic medications will not be excluded if they are not receiving psychotherapy/counseling/peer support)
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