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

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National Cancer Centre

Singapore, Singapore, 169610

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