πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-08-11

DESCANSO, a Mental Health Intervention for Depression, Insomnia, and Fatigue Symptoms in Latino People With Cancer (NCT07225088)

DESCANSO/REST (DepresiΓ³n/Depressed Mood, Cansancio/Fatigue, and SueΓ±o/Sleep): A Trial Assessing Feasibility and Acceptability of an Intervention for Depressed Mood, Insomnia, and Fatigue Symptoms in Latino Cancer Patients

🟒 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

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 (DepresiΓ³n/Depressed Mood, Cansancio/Fatigue, and SueΓ±o/Sleep). The intervention can be delivered through telehealth.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities) β€” Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Age range: 18 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

  • DESCANSO/DepresiΓ³n/Depressed Mood, Cansancio/Fatigue, and SueΓ±o/Sleep; Rest in English (BEHAVIORAL)

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β†—

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (7 Sites)

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities) β€” Basking Ridge, New Jersey
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limited Protocol Activities) β€” Middletown, New Jersey
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities) β€” Montvale, New Jersey
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk-Commack (Limited protocol activity) β€” Commack, New York
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities) β€” Harrison, New York
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center β€” New York, New York
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activites) β€” Rockville Centre, New York

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (646) 888-8361

Email: jutagird@mskcc.org

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

πŸ’° 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 Β§ 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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πŸ’‘ 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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