A Study of a Distress Screening and Referral Program in People With Recently Diagnosed Can
It is recommended that cancer centers screen patients for distress and refer them to mental health services when their distress levels reach a certain level. However, many cancer centers don't have distress screening and referral programs. This study will provide valuable information about one distress screening and re
| Condition(s) | Solid Tumor Cancer |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | It is recommended that cancer centers screen patients for distress and refer them to mental health services when their distress levels reach a certain level. However, many cancer centers don't have distress screening and referral programs. This study will provide valuable information about one distress screening and referral program and whether it can be helpful for a large and diverse group of cancer patients that includes both English- and Spanish-speaking patients. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * New solid tumor cancer diagnosis (per EMR) * Treated or will be treated at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (per EMR) * Has a NCCN DT score of 0 through 10 (per EMR) * Age ≥ 18 years (per EMR or self-report) * English- or Spanish preferred language for healthcare (per self-report) * Able to provide consent (per completion of consent) Exclusion Criteria: * In the provider or investigative teams' judgement, cognitively not intact to participate in the study (per EMR or investigative team) |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
| Locations | New York, New York, United States; Richmond Hill, New York, United States |
| Start date | 2025-07-22 |
| NCT ID | NCT07117461 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07117461 |