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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for Support of Psychological Distress in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Led by University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center · Updated on 2026-02-02
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
157 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
C
Children's Cancer Research Fund
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This clinical trial evaluates the how well a virtually delivered solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT-C) works to decrease adolescent and young adult cancer survivors' psychological distress in comparison to enhanced treatment-as-usual care. Cancer and its treatment can have immediate and long-term impacts on adolescent and young adult cancer survivor's lives, including education and employment, financial stability, sexual health, and social, romantic, and family relationships. Consequently, many adolescent and young adult cancer survivors report psychological distress, often manifesting as depression and anxiety, and may benefit from psychotherapy to improve their engagement with medical treatment and overall quality of life. SFBT-C is a theory-driven and brief hope-based psychotherapy designed for the unique psychosocial needs facing adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Undergoing SFBT-C may work better than treatment-as-usual care for the support of psychological distress in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for Support of Psychological Distress in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 15 to 39 years old
- Diagnosed with cancer
- Receiving active cancer care (6 weeks post initial diagnosis) or within 5 years post-treatment survivorship
- Experiencing psychological distress with a t-score ≥ 57 on the Brief Symptom Inventory - 18 items
- Fluent in English
You will not qualify if you...
- Receiving end-of-life care
- More than 5 years into post-treatment survivorship
- Major physical challenges such as hearing loss or developmental delay
- Acute mental health conditions like active psychosis or suicide risk
- Receiving or recently started psychotherapy for psychological distress during the study period
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109
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Research Team
C
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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