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UnknownNCT01586416

Intervention to Increase Chemotherapy Tolerance in Elderly Cancer Patients

Status
Unknown
Phase
N/A
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
15 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop and pilot test a behavioral intervention for elderly adults in treatment for colon cancer, to enhance their skills for managing the challenges of completing chemotherapy regimens. The investigators will assess feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, and explore preliminary efficacy of the intervention for reducing psychological distress and improving rates of optimal chemotherapy adherence.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
BEHAVIORALBehavioral InterventionTwo or three one-hour sessions of an individual behavioral intervention led by a doctoral-level licensed psychologist during the first 12 weeks of chemotherapy. Intervention addresses modifiable behaviors for managing chemotherapy challenges.

Timeline

Start date
2012-12-01
Primary completion
2014-09-01
Completion
2020-12-01
First posted
2012-04-26
Last updated
2020-09-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT01586416. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.