๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-09-30

Psychotherapy Intervention for Latinos With Advanced Cancer (NCT04015609)

Adaptation and Pilot Feasibility of a Psychotherapy Intervention for Latinos With Advanced Cancer

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to adapt a counseling intervention called Meaning Centered Psychotherapy to make it culturally relevant for Latinos. Cancer affects patients and their loved ones. Latinos often experience greater challenges due to the cancer. However, few studies and interventions focus on Latinos. We are interested in understanding what affects Latino patients' quality of life, and how to improve it

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Spiritual Well-Being Scale (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos for Waitlist Control Patients (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Pre-assessment questionnaire (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center โ€” New York, New York
  • Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention โ€” New York, New York
  • Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center โ€” The Bronx, New York
  • Ponce Health Sciences University โ€” Ponce,

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (646) 888-8062

Email: costasmr@mskcc.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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