Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Feasibility and Outcomes of Therapist-led Online Cancer Bereavement Groups
Lead Sponsor:
University College, London
Conditions:
Waitlist Control
Intervention (Training) Condition
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Background: The loss of loved one to cancer brings unique difficulties that impact on the bereavement experience. Mixed support exists for the effectiveness of in-person group interventions for bereav...
Detailed Description
The loss of a loved one to cancer brings unique difficulties that impact the bereavement experience. Mixed evidence exists for the effectiveness of in-person group interventions for bereaved caregiver...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- (1) Adults (aged 18 or over) who are bereaved by cancer, for example losing a partner, family member or friend
- (2) The time since death must have been more than 6 months, so as not to interfere with a natural recovery process (Henk Schut \& Stroebe, 2010)
- (3) Self-referral to The Loss Foundation or via a related organisation
- (4) Have the means to access the therapeutic group online
- (5) Participants consent to attending the intervention with the risk of a delay (e.g. by being randomised to the waitlist or non-waitlist group).
Exclusion
- Adults at high risk to themselves or others in regard to suicide and/or self-harm
- Significant substance or alcohol misuse which would interfere with participants' ability to take part in the research
- Cannot be involved in other therapy at the same time elsewhere.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 15 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07002424
Start Date
January 15 2025
End Date
December 15 2025
Last Update
June 3 2025
Active Locations (1)
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The Loss Foundation (Charity)
London, United Kingdom