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Positive Activities for Asian American Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Led by Fox Chase Cancer Center · Updated on 2025-12-31
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
F
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating new positive activity interventions designed specifically for Asian American cancer patients to help reduce the burden they may feel on their caregivers. The study aims to increase feelings of autonomy, competence, and connectedness, which are linked to psychological benefits. This is the first randomized controlled trial assessing these culturally tailored activities based on self-determination theory and collectivist culture concepts. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The experimental group will engage in positive activities contributing to caregiver well-being through household tasks, such as cooking or watering plants, or contribute outside the home, like picking up litter or donating items. The control group will be asked to factually describe their immediate environment, weather, or closet organization. These activities are designed to test the feasibility and impact of these interventions over a structured period. Participants will be assessed at multiple time points: before the intervention, midway at 2 weeks, immediately after 4 weeks, and at an 8-week follow-up. Researchers will measure psychological outcomes using tools like the Affect-Adjective Scale and PROMIS Global Health, along with assessments of psychological needs and perceived burden. Throughout the study, participants will complete questionnaires and activities to track changes in mood, well-being, and caregiver relationships.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
CARE Study: Cancer, Asian Americans, and Relationship Enrichment
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Self-identifies as Asian American or Asian
- Male or female aged 21 to 80 years
- Within 2 years of any cancer diagnosis or have a stage 4 cancer diagnosis
- Currently undergoing surgery or systemic therapy (like chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy) or completed treatment within the past 6 months
- Able to identify a caregiver living in the same household or seen at least 3 times per week
- Able to read, write, and speak English or Mandarin/simplified Chinese
- Caregivers must identify as Asian American or Asian, be considered a caregiver by the patient, be proficient in English or Mandarin Chinese, and have access to a computer/phone with internet and web browser
You will not qualify if you...
- Life expectancy less than 6 months as judged by primary physician
- Unable to stand or walk independently or have physical limitations preventing participation (ECOG status 3 or higher)
- Major thought disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
- Caregivers unwilling or unable to participate for any reason
- Caregivers under 18 years old
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or remote)
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants engage in positive activities designed to contribute to caregiver well-being or complete control activities describing their immediate environment, weather, or closet organization.
1 baseline visit and weekly visits during the 4-week intervention
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants complete assessments 4 weeks after the intervention to evaluate the lasting effects of the activities.
1 follow-up visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Fox Chase Cancer Center - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19111
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Research Team
L
Lilian J. Shin-Cho, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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