NextSteps Intervention for Advanced Cancer Patients and Caregivers
This study seeks to test the efficacy of a psychosocial intervention to empower advanced cancer patients and their caregivers and improve their quality of life (QOL). The program, called NextSTEPS, provides skills training in six domains that are central to patient and caregiver QOL: self-care, stress management, symptom management, effective communication, problem-solving, and social support.
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Checked against the public recordLast updated Apr 22, 2024 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
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Interventional
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Study sponsor
What this study is about
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Interventions being studied
- Behavioral: NextSteps
How this study is categorized
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Who may be able to participate
The sponsor separates these requirements into two groups. You do not need to interpret them alone—use them to guide a conversation with the study team.
1. Patient has stage 3A, 3B, or 4 NSLC or extensive stage SCLC and is within one month of treatment initiation OR patient has Stage 4 GI cancer and is within one month of treatment initiation 2. patient is spending more than 50% of time out of bed on a daily basis as measured by an ECOG Performance Status rating of level 0, 1, or 2 3. patient has stable brain metastases and no limitation on hepatic or renal function 4. patient has a spouse/partner other or close family member who he/she defines as the primary caregiver 5. patient and caregiver are age 18 years or older 6. patient and caregiver have the ability to read and understand English at a sixth grade level, as determined by ability to understand the consent form 7. patient and caregiver can provide informed consent
1. patient or caregiver is deaf or has significant hearing impairment and thus cannot use the telephone 2. patient is currently enrolled in hospice.
Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.
U.S. locations
- Baylor College of MedicineHouston, Texas
Source and freshness
Processed from ClinicalTrials.gov. Last public update: Apr 22, 2024. Always confirm current availability with the study team.