Actively Recruiting
Training in Evidence-based Treatments in Psycho-Oncology
Led by Massachusetts General Hospital · Updated on 2026-01-12
115
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
312 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this research study is to train psychotherapists to administer individualized evidence-based psychotherapies in a cancer care setting to patients and caregivers with elevated levels of distress. The intervention will mirror clinical care in psycho-oncology in which the therapist, collaboratively with their supervisor, will choose specific components of the following evidence-based treatments to administer based on the clinical presentation of the patient or caregiver and referring problem. * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) * Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) * Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) * Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) * Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP) * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) * CBT for other cancer-related physical symptoms like pain, fatigue, and nausea. Participation in this research study is expected to last about 26 weeks. It is expected that about 75 patients, 25 caregivers, and 15 therapists will take part in this research study.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Training in Evidence-based Treatments in Psycho-Oncology
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults over 18 years of age
- Currently receiving oncology treatment or surveillance at the MGH Cancer Center, or currently caring for someone receiving such care
- Reporting elevated distress levels above 3 on the NCCN Distress Thermometer
- Distress or presenting problem related to illness, treatment, or caregiving
- Clinical presentation matches an evidence-based treatment for cancer- or caregiving-related distress as determined by therapist and supervisor
- Located in Massachusetts during the therapy sessions
- Current appointment as a clinical psychology fellow or psychiatry resident at Massachusetts General Hospital or equivalent (for therapists)
You will not qualify if you...
- Uncontrolled psychosis, active suicidal thoughts, or psychiatric hospitalization within the past year
- Cognitive impairment that prevents participation
- Currently enrolled in other individual or group evidence-based psychotherapy or psychosocial intervention trials
- Alcohol or substance dependence (other than nicotine) in the past 8 weeks
- Therapists who have already obtained licensure as clinical psychologists in any state
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215
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Research Team
J
Jamie Jacobs, Ph.D
CONTACT
A
Amy Clara, PsyD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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