Pursuing Exploration Into the Supportive Care Needs and Intervention Preferences of Survivors of Testicular Cancer (NCT07228637)
Pursuing Exploration Into the Supportive Care Needs and Intervention Preferences of Survivors of Testicular Cancer (PERSIST): A Mixed Methods Pilot Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This trial tests the impact of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based coaching program delivered via videoconferencing on fear of cancer recurrence (primary outcome), anxiety, other symptoms, health-related quality of life, and coping (secondary outcomes) in survivors of testicular cancer. ACT includes experiential training in present moment awareness (e.g., mindfulness meditation, performing activities with greater awareness), coping adaptively with difficult internal experiences (e.g., thoughts, feelings, body sensation), identifying personally meaningful values, and pursuing activities consistent with these values. Testicular cancer survivors (N=70) will be randomly assigned in equal numbers to either an ACT-based coaching program or an education/support coaching program, both delivered via videoconferencing. Survivors in both conditions will participate in six weekly 90-minute online group sessions. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 2 weeks post-intervention, and 3 months post-intervention. The investigators hypothesize that ACT will lead to improved primary and secondary outcomes as compared to education/support. Study findings will inform a large-scale trial of intervention efficacy.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Indiana University - Indianapolis — Indianapolis, Indiana
Age range: 18 Years to 40 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Coaching (BEHAVIORAL)
- Education and Support Coaching (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "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 (1 Sites)
- Indiana University - Indianapolis — Indianapolis, Indiana
💰 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.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.