Mayo Clinic
This clinical trial assesses the acceptability and feasibility of a virtual group Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Cancer Caregivers (MCP-C) and its effect in improving the wellbeing of caregivers of patients with advanced cancer or a serious life-limiting illness. Caregivers often suffer from significant existential distress, which includes feelings of hopelessness, demoralization, burden, loss of meaning and dignity, and a decreased will to live. MCP-C seeks to help caregivers connect to meaning and purpose despite the challenges of caregiving and helps caregivers understand how sources of meaning may help with symptoms of burden and reduce despair. Participating in MCP-C may help improve sense of personal meaning, spiritual well-being, and mood in caregivers of patients with advanced cancer or a serious life-limiting illness.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. Determine feasibility as measured by total number of caregivers enrolled in 2 years (modification to extend study another year), adherence (75% of the enrolled participants will complete at least 6 of the 8 MCP groups). II. Determine acceptability as measured by satisfaction with the research process, as measured by the Was It Worth It (WiWi 2.0) questionnaire. III. To evaluate preliminary efficacy of group MCP-C for personal meaning as measured by Life Attitude Profile-Revised (LAP-R), spiritual wellbeing as measured by Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therap…
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>= 18 years * English fluency * No diagnosed severe cognitive impairment * Caregiver of a patient with a diagnosis of advanced, solid tumor cancer (stage III/stage IV), caregivers supporting a patient with a serious life-limiting illness * Provide written (paper or electronic) informed consent * Ability to complete questionnaire(s) by themselves or with assistance * Patient baseline distress score \>= 4/10 * Have ability to utilize the technology to participate in virtual groups Exclusion Criteria: * As determined through self-report, those diagnosed with a histor…
Participate in MCP-C
Participate in virtual group discussions
Receive reading exercises and workbook materials
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