DESCANSO, a Mental Health Intervention for Depression, Insomnia, and Fatigue Symptoms in Latino People With Cancer

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to improve ways of providing mental health support to Spanish-speaking Latino participants who have cancer and experience depression, insomnia, and fatigue. Investigators will test a special mental health intervention called DESCANSO/REST (Depresión/Depressed Mood, Cansancio/Fatigue, and Sueño/Sleep). The intervention can be delivered through telehealth.

Conditions

  • Solid Tumor
  • Solid Tumor, Adult

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

Self-Report Criteria - Mental health provider - Treats Latino cancer patients and/or survivors - Has at least 3 years of clinical experience providing psychosocial services to cancer patients and/or survivors - Able to read Spanish determined by the question: "Can you read in Spanish? Yes/No" Patient Eligibility Criteria: A patient cannot be considered eligible for this study unless ALL of the following conditions are met. Participant eligibility will be determined by an initial EMR review followed by a self-report screener. Inclusion Criteria EMR Criteria - Documentation of Disease o Pathologically confirmed solid tumor cancer (either most recent or new diagnosis) - Definition of Disease [or Measurable Disease] o Diagnosed with stages I, II, or III - Prior Treatment - Currently undergoing systemic therapy (chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or immunotherapy) or within the first year following completion of systemic therapy Self-Report Criteria - Age ≥ 21 years - Lives in mainland U.S. or Puerto Rico - Identifies as Latino/a or Hispanic - Reports Spanish as their preferred language - Speaks Spanish "Very well" or "Well" as determined by the question: "How well do you speak Spanish?" - Presence of fatigue and disturbed sleep determined by a score of ≥ 3 on the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory

Exclusion Criteria

EMR Criteria o In the judgment of the treating physician, protocol investigators, and/or study staff, presence of cognitive impairment (e.g., delirium or dementia) sufficient to preclude meaningful informed consent and/or study participation Self-Report Criteria - History of comorbidities within the last 12 months associated with fatigue and poor sleep, including hypothyroidism or abnormal thyroid function, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, neuromuscular disease, alcohol or drug abuse - Pregnant or lactating, women only - Presence of suicidal risk determined by any affirmative response on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Experimental Intervention: DESCANSO
Participants will receive DESCANSO (Depresión/Depressed Mood, Cansancio/Fatigue, and Sueño/Sleep; Rest in English)
  • Behavioral: DESCANSO/Depresión/Depressed Mood, Cansancio/Fatigue, and Sueño/Sleep; Rest in English
    DESCANSO (Depresión/Depressed Mood, Cansancio/Fatigue, and Sueño/Sleep; Rest in English)
No Intervention
Control Intervention: Enhanced Usual Care
Participants will receive Enhanced Usual Care

Recruiting Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities)
Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920
Contact:
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361

Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limited Protocol Activities)
Middletown, New Jersey 07748
Contact:
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361

Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities)
Montvale, New Jersey 07645
Contact:
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361

Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk-Commack (Limited protocol activity)
Commack, New York 11725
Contact:
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361

Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities)
Harrison, New York 10604
Contact:
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York 10065
Contact:
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361

Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activites)
Rockville Centre, New York 11553
Contact:
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Study Contact

Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361
jutagird@mskcc.org