Counseling Support for Cancer Survivors
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to find out if a psychotherapy method called brief behavioral activation (BBA) can improve depression, anxiety, and overall well-being and encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors in English- and Spanish-speaking Older Adult Cancer Survivors (OACS). BBA is a therapeutic technique that guides people to set goals and engage in enjoyable or rewarding activities as a way of changing behavior and reducing symptoms of depression. In this study, BBA will be given by telephone or videoconference (remotely).
Who Is on the Research Team?
Rebbeca Saracino, PhD
Principal Investigator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for cancer survivors aged 65 or older who speak English or Spanish. Participants should be able to take part in counseling sessions by phone or video call.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive brief behavioral activation (BBA) or supportive psychotherapy (SP) through 10 sessions of 30-50 minutes each via telephone or videoconference
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in depression, anxiety, and overall well-being
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Brief Behavioral Activation (BBA)
Trial Overview
The study tests if a type of talk therapy called brief behavioral activation (BBA), delivered remotely, can help reduce depression and anxiety and improve well-being in older adult cancer survivors.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Involves 10 30-50-minute telephone and/or video-conference sessions with structured agendas for interventionists consisting of: 1. Psychoeducation about depression and the rationale for BBA-OACs, and invitation to share one's cancer story and ongoing medical and psychosocial concerns 2. Compilation of a list of pleasant and rewarding social, physical, and recreational activities in line with participants' values 3. Daily activity scheduling; and 4. Self-monitoring of satisfaction and mood
Full SP participants (not training case participants) will also complete 10 sessions, 30-50 minutes each, over the telephone or video-conference with SP-trained interventionists.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator
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