Dignity Therapy/Life Plan in Patients With Pancreatic or Advanced Lung Cancer

This study will evaluate feasibility and acceptability of providing the Dignity Therapy/Life Plan intervention to pancreatic or advanced lung cancer patients presenting for treatment in the outpatient medical oncology setting. Investigators hypothesize that providing dignity therapy to this population will be feasible.

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Key information

Conditions

Pancreatic Cancer Bronchial Neoplasms Carcinoma, Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Endocrine Gland Neoplasms Endocrine System Diseases Lung Diseases Lung Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Pancreatic Diseases Pancreatic Neoplasms Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Neoplasms Thoracic Neoplasms

Age range

19 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age >18
Undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma or advanced NSCLC (pancreatic arm closed)
English-speaking
Cognitively intact, per clinician judgment, as documented in electronic medical record (EMR)

Exclusion criteria

Currently receiving hospice or palliative care services
Concurrent diagnosis of delirium or dementia, per medical record
Diagnosis of major depression disorder, acute anxiety disorder or schizophrenia per medical record
Participating in other psychosocial intervention research studies.

Treatment and study plan

Dignity therapy

Behavioral

Dignity Therapy/Life Plan will be provided by an advanced practice nurse or chaplain (APN/Chap), who has undergone training in provision of Dignity Therapy (offered through a 3-day group workshop by Dr. Harvey Chochinov).

Primary outcomes

Change in level of distress as measured by distress scores on the Distress Thermometer

Time frame: Baseline & at the end of the dignity therapy intervention (approximately 6 weeks)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Phase I/IIA: Dignity Therapy/Life Plan in Patients With Pancreatic or Advanced Lung Cancer

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: May 7, 2014
Registry last updated: Mar 21, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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