Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Psycho-Educational Program in Increasing Knowledge and Satisfaction and Decreasing Distress in Younger Patients With Cancer Receiving Treatment

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Psycho-Educational Program in Increasing Knowledge and Satisfaction and Decreasing Distress in Younger Patients With Cancer Receiving Treatment

Official Title: Pilot Study of Psycho-Educational Group for Young Adults (YA) on Treatment: Impact on Knowledge, Distress, and Satisfaction

Study ID: NCT01817335

Conditions

Malignant Neoplasm

Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment

Interventions

psychosocial assessment and care

educational intervention

communication skills training

questionnaire administration

Study Description

Brief Summary: This pilot clinical trial studies psycho-educational program in increasing knowledge and satisfaction and decreasing distress in younger patients with cancer receiving treatment. Psycho-educational program may increase knowledge and satisfaction and decrease distress in younger patients with cancer receiving treatment

Detailed Description: PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. Providing a psycho-educational group to young adults while examining the feasibility of such a group with patients on treatment. II. Examining effectiveness of the program through evaluating pre-post changes in participant distress, evaluating increases in participant' knowledge regarding disease issues and coping, and evaluating participant satisfaction. OUTLINE: Patients undergo psycho-educational program comprising medical/symptom management and communication with a medical team, coping skills, self image, and relationships and communication for 1.5 hours once weekly for 6 weeks. After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up for 30 days.