FearLess in Neuro-Oncology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Summary
The overarching goal of this project is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of recruitment methods, target population, and a waitlist design to finalize the protocol of FearLess in primary malignant brain tumor patients and caregivers
Description
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness (FAA) of recruitment methods, study population, and waitlist design to finalize the protocol of FearLess, a psychological intervention targeting fear of cancer recurrence in primary malignant brain tumor patients and caregivers. Eligible participants (N=112) will be randomized to either: 1) immediate intervention or 2) delayed treatment control. Assessments will take place at baseline, Week 12, and Week 26.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: Patients: * Self-report a diagnosis of a primary malignant brain tumor (grade II-IV) * \>2 weeks post-cranial resection or biopsy * Elevated Fear of Recurrence Distress Rating * Primarily English speaking * \>/= 18 years of age at the time of enrollment Caregivers: * nonprofessional caregiver to a patient with a primary malignant brain tumor (grade II-IV) * Elevated Fear of Recurrence Distress Rating * Primarily English speaking * \>/= 18 years of age at the time of enrollment Exclusion Criteria: Patient / Caregiver Exclusion: * Cognitive impairment that might prohib…
Interventions
- BehavioralFearless in Neuro-Oncology
FearLess is a newly developed, empirically-rooted, manualized psychological intervention consisting of an intake + 8 sessions delivered over a 12-week time period. It consists of weekly individual 60- to 90-minute virtual therapy sessions.
Location
- Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, Virginia