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Comparison of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Mexican Adults with Advanced Cancer
Led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Updated on 2026-08-03
300
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate whether Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos MCP-L helps reduce anxiety and depression and improves quality of life compared to cognitive behavioral therapy CBT in Mexican adults with advanced cancer. The study also explores participants and providers perspectives on the therapy design, external factors, available resources, and the influence of involved individuals on MCP-Ls effectiveness. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either MCP-L or CBT. MCP-L is a culturally adapted, manualized therapy consisting of seven 60-minute individual sessions delivered weekly or intermittently over about three months, focusing on themes related to meaning and advanced cancer. CBT serves as the comparison group to assess differences in outcomes. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments of anxiety and depression levels at one and three months to measure changes. Researchers will collect feedback on therapy experiences and monitor participants mental health status, including suicide risk assessments. The study is led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and aims to support adults aged 18 and older with advanced cancer.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Study of Meaning-Centered Therapy for Mexican Adults With Advanced Cancer
Research Team
D
Devika Jutagir, PhD
F
Francesca Gany, MD, MS
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