Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of a Psychosocial Intervention for Colorectal Cancer
Lead Sponsor:
Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Collaborating Sponsors:
Singhealth Foundation
Conditions:
Colorectal Neoplasms
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-100 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Studies have reported about one-third to half of advanced cancer patients experience psychological distress yet the mental healthcare needs of these patients are not properly assessed and addressed. P...
Detailed Description
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Singapore and colorectal cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in males and second most frequently diagnosed cancer in females, accounting for 17% and ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 21 years or older
- Diagnosis of stage IV colorectal cancer
- Able and willing to attend outpatient therapy appointments
- Speak and read English or Chinese language
Exclusion
- Serious mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) indicated by medical records
- Visual, hearing, or cognitive impairment that will interfere with intervention
- Unaware they have cancer
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 31 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03258450
Start Date
November 1 2017
End Date
August 31 2019
Last Update
January 31 2020
Active Locations (1)
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National Cancer Centre
Singapore, Singapore, 169610