Psycho-Educational Program in Increasing Knowledge and Satisfaction and Decreasing Distress in Younger Patients With Cancer Receiving Treatment

Malignant Neoplasm Clinical Trial

Official title: Pilot Study of Psycho-Educational Group for Young Adults (YA) on Treatment: Impact on Knowledge, Distress, and Satisfaction

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This pilot clinical trial studies psycho-educational program in increasing knowledge and satisfaction and decreasing distress in younger patients with cancer receiving treatment. Psycho-educational program may increase knowledge and satisfaction and decrease distress in younger patients with cancer receiving treatment

Clinical Trial Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Providing a psycho-educational group to young adults while examining the feasibility of such a group with patients on treatment.

II. Examining effectiveness of the program through evaluating pre-post changes in participant distress, evaluating increases in participant' knowledge regarding disease issues and coping, and evaluating participant satisfaction.

OUTLINE:

Patients undergo psycho-educational program comprising medical/symptom management and communication with a medical team, coping skills, self image, and relationships and communication for 1.5 hours once weekly for 6 weeks.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up for 30 days. ;

Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Malignant Neoplasm
• Neoplasms
• Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment

• NCT number: NCT01817335
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: City of Hope Medical Center
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 2013
• Completion date: May 2015