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A Pilot Distress Screening and Referral Program to Detect Psychosocial Distress in Diverse Patients With Cancer at Safety Net Hospitals
Led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Updated on 2025-10-16
50
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a distress screening and referral program for patients recently diagnosed with solid tumor cancer. This study aims to understand if the program can effectively identify and refer patients experiencing psychosocial distress to mental health services, especially among a diverse group that includes both English- and Spanish-speaking individuals. The program is being studied in safety net hospitals that serve underserved populations to provide valuable insights into its usefulness. The study uses the NCCN Distress Thermometer, a behavioral tool that measures distress on a number scale from 0 to 10 based on the past week's experience. Participants are individuals with a new diagnosis of solid tumor cancer who are treated at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. The program focuses on screening and referral to mental health services when distress levels reach a certain threshold. Participants will be involved for at least three months, during which their referral rates to mental health services will be tracked and evaluated. The study collects information through medical records and self-reports, including language preference and distress scores. The research team will monitor how often patients are referred to mental health support as the primary outcome. This pilot study provides an opportunity to assess the program's impact on diverse cancer patients over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Study of a Distress Screening and Referral Program in People With Recently Diagnosed Cancer
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- New solid tumor cancer diagnosis confirmed by medical records
- Treated or will be treated at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
- Has a NCCN Distress Thermometer score between 0 and 10
- Age 18 years or older
- Prefers English or Spanish for healthcare
- Able to provide consent to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- Judged by provider or research team as cognitively unable to participate
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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)
Duration - 3 months
Participants complete distress screening using the NCCN Distress Thermometer and receive referrals to mental health services as appropriate.
Periodic visits during the 3 months as needed for distress screening and referrals
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, United States, 10065
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Medisys Health Network (Data Collection Only)
Richmond Hill, New York, United States, 11418
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Research Team
D
Devika Jutagir, PhD
F
Francesca Gany, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
1
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