Status:

RECRUITING

Engage Psychosocial Intervention for Cancer Symptoms

Lead Sponsor:

Duke University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Advanced Breast Cancer

Advanced Prostate Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy a new psychosocial symptom management intervention called ENGAGE for patients with Stage IV breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer. Partic...

Detailed Description

Pain, fatigue, and distress are highly prevalent, co-occurring, and interfering symptoms in patients with advanced cancer. This trial will test a brief telehealth delivered psychosocial intervention c...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Receiving cancer care at a Duke Cancer Network (DCN) clinic
  • Oncologist confirmed Stage IV breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer
  • Worst pain, fatigue, or distress rated at \>/= 3 out of 10 in the past 7 days for at least 2 symptoms
  • MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI) Interference with Daily Living Scale average score of \>/= 3 out of 10 in the past 7 days
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 2 or lower
  • At least 18 years old
  • Ability to speak and read English
  • Hearing and vision that allows for successful completion of telehealth sessions

Exclusion

  • Significant cognitive impairment indicated in medical chart or during telephone screening on a mental status questionnaire
  • Serious psychiatric condition (e.g., schizophrenia, suicidal intent) that would contraindicate safe study participation
  • Participation in the last 6 months in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for cancer symptom management
  • Enrollment in hospice at screening

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 11 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

November 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

190 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06555588

Start Date

June 11 2025

End Date

November 1 2028

Last Update

June 13 2025

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Duke Cancer Network

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27713