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
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
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Experimental Experimental Intervention: DESCANSO |
Participants will receive DESCANSO (Depresión/Depressed Mood, Cansancio/Fatigue, and Sueño/Sleep; Rest in English) |
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No Intervention Control Intervention: Enhanced Usual Care |
Participants will receive Enhanced Usual Care |
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Recruiting Locations
Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361
Middletown, New Jersey 07748
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361
Montvale, New Jersey 07645
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361
Commack, New York 11725
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361
Harrison, New York 10604
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361
New York, New York 10065
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361
Rockville Centre, New York 11553
Devika Jutagir, PhD
646-888-8361
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center