Symptom Management for Rural-Urban Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · May 3, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on helping cancer survivors and their caregivers manage physical and emotional challenges after cancer treatment. Even after finishing treatment, many survivors continue to face symptoms and feelings that can affect their quality of life. The researchers are testing two telephone-based support programs designed to provide important information and counseling to both survivors and their caregivers. This is especially important for those living in rural areas, where access to healthcare can be limited.

To be eligible for the trial, cancer survivors must be 18 years or older, have completed treatment within the last two years, and have a caregiver who can participate. Caregivers, who can be anyone from a family member to a friend, also need to be 18 or older and should not be currently receiving any counseling or treatment for cancer themselves. Participants will have the chance to engage in supportive programs that aim to improve their overall well-being during this transition phase after treatment. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and it’s a great opportunity for those looking for extra help during a challenging time.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion criteria for the survivors:
• • 1. age 18 or older
• • 2. within 4 weeks of completing or within 2 years of having completed cancer treatment with curative intent
• • 3. able to perform basic activities of daily living
• • 4. cognitively oriented to time, place, and person (recruiter determined)
• • 5. able to speak and understand English or Spanish
• • 6. access to a telephone
• • 7. has a caregiver who can be any relationship role (e.g., spouse, sibling, parent, friend) who can participate with them.
• Inclusion criteria for the caregivers:
• • 1. age 18 or older
• • 2. able to speak and understand English or Spanish
• • 3. telephone access
• • 4. not currently receiving counseling and/or psychotherapy
• • 5. not currently treated for cancer
• Exclusion criteria for the survivors:
• • 1. Less than 18 years of age
• • 2. Diagnosis of psychotic disorder
• • 3. Nursing home resident
• • 4. Bedridden
• • 5. Currently receiving counseling and/or psychotherapy
• Exclusion criteria for caregiver:
• • 1. Less than 18 years of age
• • 2. Currently treated for cancer to preserve the distinguishability of "survivor" and "caregiver"
• • 3. Currently receiving counseling and/or psychotherapy