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Group Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for the Improvement of Wellbeing in Caregivers of Patients With Serious Illness
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Summary
This clinical trial assesses the acceptability and feasibility of a virtual group Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Cancer Caregivers (MCP-C) and its effect in improving the wellbeing of caregivers of patients with advanced cancer or a serious life-limiting illness. Caregivers often suffer from significant existential distress, which includes feelings of hopelessness, demoralization, burden, loss of meaning and dignity, and a decreased will to live. MCP-C seeks to help caregivers connect to meaning and purpose despite the challenges of caregiving and helps caregivers understand how sources of meaning may help with symptoms of burden and reduce despair. Participating in MCP-C may help improve sense of personal meaning, spiritual well-being, and mood in caregivers of patients with advanced cancer or a serious life-limiting illness.
Official title: Group Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Caregivers of Patients With Serious Life-Limiting Illness
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2024-09-12
Completion Date
2026-09-12
Last Updated
2026-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Behavioral Counseling
Participate in MCP-C
Discussion
Participate in virtual group discussions
Health Promotion and Education
Receive reading exercises and workbook materials
Interview
Ancillary studies
Questionnaire Administration
Ancillary studies
Locations (2)
Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States