Development of an eHealth Psychosocial Stress and Symptom Management Intervention for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
University of Miami
Summary
The purpose of this research is to evaluate a new, web-based program among patients with pancreatic cancer aimed at reducing psychosocial stress.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Greater than 18 years of age. 2. Spanish or English speaker with ability to read one of these languages. 3. Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. 4. Patients diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients unable to read Spanish or English, as participants will not be unable to complete surveys. 2. Have a history of severe psychiatric illness (e.g., psychosis, active suicidality, inpatient treatment in the past 12 months). 3. Have any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the well-being of the patient or…
Interventions
- BehavioralePSMI
Participants will complete an hour of cognitive behavioral stress management program in person or remote each week for ten weeks. The cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills target reducing anxiety, (e.g., relaxation), changing negative appraisals (e.g., cognitive restructuring), coping skills training (e.g., enhancing adaptive skills), behavioral activation, interpersonal skills (e.g., communication skills) and building or enhancing social networks. The intervention will be administered online, and each module will last about 1-hour. After module completion, participants will have access to modules covered during session.
Location
- University of MiamiMiami, Florida