Study of Poetic Dignity Therapy for Sexual and Gender Minority Patients With Cancer (NCT06293456)
An Open Trial of a Novel Poetic Dignity Therapy Intervention to Enhance Meaning and Purpose for Sexual and Gender Minority Patients With Cancer
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to find out if dignity therapy is practical and works well for sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients in MSK. SGM includes, but is not limited to, people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer/questioning (LGBTQ+). Dignity therapy is a type of psychotherapy where the clinician asks the patient questions to allow the patient to express their individual life story and ultimately be able to create a legacy document of their experiences that can be shared with their loved ones.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Consent only) — Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Dignity Therapy (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (7 Sites)
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Consent only) — Basking Ridge, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Consent Only) — Middletown, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Consent Only) — Montvale, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk- Commack (Consent Only) — Commack, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Consent only) — Harrison, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — New York, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Consent Only) — Uniondale, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (800) 525-2225
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.