A Study of Mental Health Care in People With Cancer
The purpose of this study is to look at mental health services for adults with depressed mood who were diagnosed with cancer at the age of 65 or older. This study will compare the usual approach for connecting older adults with depressed mood to mental health services with the Open Door for Cancer (OD-C) approach. We w
| Condition(s) | Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer |
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| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The purpose of this study is to look at mental health services for adults with depressed mood who were diagnosed with cancer at the age of 65 or older. This study will compare the usual approach for connecting older adults with depressed mood to mental health services with the Open Door for Cancer (OD-C) approach. We will find out if the OD-C approach is practical and useful for cancer patients who participate in the intervention and for providers who see or treat cancer patients. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: Patients * Per medical record and/or self-report, diagnosed with breast, colorectal, lung, or prostate cancer at age 65 years or older * Per medical record and/or self-report, undergoing active cancer treatment (e.g., radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery) or within six months of completing treatment * Score of ≥5 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) * Per self-report, fluent in English\*\* \*\* Language verification: Prior to enrollment, patients will be asked the following two questions by a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to verify English fluency necessary for participation in the study: 1. How well do you speak English? (must respond "very well" or "well" when given the choices of Very well, Well, Not well, Not at all, Don't know, or Refused) |
| Ages | 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
| Locations | New York, New York, United States |
| Start date | 2023-09-07 |
| NCT ID | NCT06037954 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06037954 |