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Psychotherapy Intervention for Latinos With Advanced Cancer
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Summary
The purpose of this study is to adapt a counseling intervention called Meaning Centered Psychotherapy to make it culturally relevant for Latinos. Cancer affects patients and their loved ones. Latinos often experience greater challenges due to the cancer. However, few studies and interventions focus on Latinos. We are interested in understanding what affects Latino patients' quality of life, and how to improve it
Official title: Adaptation and Pilot Feasibility of a Psychotherapy Intervention for Latinos With Advanced Cancer
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
190
Start Date
2015-04-20
Completion Date
2026-08-31
Last Updated
2025-10-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos
MCP-L consists of seven-60 minute-individual sessions. The seven sessions are expected to be delivered every week or every two weeks over a span ot 7-14 weeks.
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Spiritual Well-Being Scale
Determines the degree of spiritual well-being
Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos for Waitlist Control Patients
Waitlist Control Patients in the control condition will be allocated to a waitlist group to receive the intervention approximately three months after randomization.
Pre-assessment questionnaire
Which includes 10 standardized scales Assessment/Evaluation Plan, Phase 1, 4 - Quantitative Measure Questionnaire).The interview guide will inquire about the comprehension and acceptability of, and alternative options for, these intervention components.
Locations (4)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States
Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention
New York, New York, United States
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
The Bronx, New York, United States
Ponce Health Sciences University
Ponce, Puerto Rico