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Engage Psychosocial Intervention for Cancer Symptoms

About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy a new psychosocial symptom management intervention called ENGAGE for patients with Stage IV breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer. Participants will be randomized to ENGAGE or a Supportive Care intervention. Patient-reported outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 2 months, and 4 months.

Condition
Advanced Breast Cancer, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Advanced Lung Cancer, Advanced Colorectal Carcinoma, Advanced Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
Tested
ENGAGE, Supportive Care
Sponsor
Duke University

Who can join

Age
18 years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Inclusion 10

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Study condition: Advanced Breast Cancer, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Advanced Lung Cancer, Advanced Colorectal Carcinoma, Advanced Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
  • Receiving cancer care at 1) a Duke Cancer Network (DCN) clinic; or 2) the Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) and live in a rural county at least 60 miles from Duke
  • Oncologist confirmed Stage IV breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer
  • Worst pain, fatigue, or distress rated at \>/= 3 out of 10 in the past 7 days for at least 2 symptoms
  • MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI) Interference with Daily Living Scale average score of \>/= 3 out of 10 in the past 7 days
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 2 or lower
  • At least 18 years old
  • Ability to speak and read English
  • Hearing and vision that allows for successful completion of telehealth sessions

Exclusion 4

  • Significant cognitive impairment indicated in medical chart or during telephone screening on a mental status questionnaire
  • Serious psychiatric condition (e.g., schizophrenia, suicidal intent) that would contraindicate safe study participation
  • Participation in the last 6 months in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for cancer symptom management
  • Enrollment in hospice at screening

Where

1 site, 1 recruiting

Duke Cancer Network

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Recruiting

Contact

Potential match only. Final eligibility is determined by the study team.