A Single Arm Pilot Trial of a Social Network Intervention

Description

The purpose of this study is to see if a social network support program (SOcial Networks to Activate Trust \& Adherence or SONATA) is helpful for older individuals receiving cancer treatment. The SONATA program will last for about 4 months. There are a total of 6 coaching sessions. The first 5 sessions will be held approximately every 1 to 2 weeks. Session 6 or the final session will be held approximately 1 to 2 months after session 5. Each session will last for about 1 to 2 hours.

Conditions

Cancer

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to see if a social network support program (SOcial Networks to Activate Trust \& Adherence or SONATA) is helpful for older individuals receiving cancer treatment. The SONATA program will last for about 4 months. There are a total of 6 coaching sessions. The first 5 sessions will be held approximately every 1 to 2 weeks. Session 6 or the final session will be held approximately 1 to 2 months after session 5. Each session will last for about 1 to 2 hours.

A Single Arm Pilot Trial of a Social Network Intervention (SONATA) for Older Patients on Oral Anticancer Treatments and Their Network Members

A Single Arm Pilot Trial of a Social Network Intervention

Condition
Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Rochester

University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, United States, 14642

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age ≥65 years
  • * A diagnosis of cancer
  • * Planning to initiate or during first three months of oral anticancer treatments
  • * Able to identify at least one network member to participate with them
  • * Able to speak English
  • * Able to provide informed consent
  • * Any psychiatric or cognitive impairments interfering with participation as determined by the treating oncology team
  • * Enrolled on oral anticancer therapeutic trials

Ages Eligible for Study

65 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Rochester,

Study Record Dates

2025-06-30