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BOLSTER: Learning New Skills to Thrive
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Summary
This research study is evaluating a new program called Building Out Lifelines for Safety, Trust, Empowerment, and Renewal or (BOLSTER), which was designed to support participants with a gynecological or gastrointestinal cancer and new and complex care needs.
Official title: BOLSTER: Strengthening Patient and Caregiver Supports in Advanced Gynecologic and Gastrointestinal Cancers
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
600
Start Date
2025-05-12
Completion Date
2028-02-29
Last Updated
2026-03-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
BOLSTER Program
This supportive care program includes six telehealth sessions led by a trained nurse to help patients with advanced gynecological or gastrointestinal cancers and their care partners build skills, manage symptoms, and cope with challenges. Two additional sessions will be help support care partners. Participants will also get access to the BOLSTER website, which offers personalized educational materials to support their well-being
Locations (2)
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States