Trial of Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Mexican Patients With Advanced Cancer
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out if Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos (MCP-L) helps reduce anxiety and depression and improves quality of life compared to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Investigators also want to learn what participants and providers think about the therapy, including how the therapy is designed, outside factors, available resources, and how the people involved affect how well MCP-L works.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Patient Eligibility Criteria: A patient cannot be considered eligible for this study unless ALL of the following conditions are met. Participant eligibility will be determined by an initial EMR review followed by a self-report screener and suicide risk assessment. Inclusion Criteria: EMR Criteria \- Documentation of Disease * Pathologically confirmed breast, prostate, colorectal, or thyroid solid tumor cancer (either most recent or new diagnosis) * Definition of Disease \[or Measurable Disease\] * Diagnosed with stages III or IV * Prior Treatment * Receiving ambulatory care at INCan…
Interventions
- BehavioralMeaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos /MCP-L
MCP-L is a structured 7-session manualized intervention culturally adapted into Spanish for Latino participants diagnosed with advanced cancer, which utilizes a mixture of didactics, discussion and experiential exercises that focus on particular themes related to meaning and advanced cancer. It is 60-minute individual sessions delivered every week or intermittently (depending on participant preference) for up to approximately 3 months (in this time period) in the event of medical illness.
Locations (2)
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, New York
- Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (INCan)Mexico City