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Dyadic Life Review Intervention for Older Patients With Advanced Cancer) and Their Caregivers

Description

The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility of a pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) comparing Dyadic Life Review (DLR) intervention in older adults with advanced cancer and their caregivers to Care-as-Usual (CAU) group, which involves a referral to social work.

Conditions

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility of a pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) comparing Dyadic Life Review (DLR) intervention in older adults with advanced cancer and their caregivers to Care-as-Usual (CAU) group, which involves a referral to social work.

A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of a Dyadic Life Review Intervention for Older Patients With Advanced Cancer) and Their Caregivers

Dyadic Life Review Intervention for Older Patients With Advanced Cancer) and Their Caregivers

Condition
Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Rochester

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

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age ≥ 65
  • * Within 180 days of Stage III or IV advanced cancer diagnosis, any type of cancer
  • * Score of 4 or more on National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Distress Thermometer (DT)\*
  • * Able to read and understand English

Ages Eligible for Study

50 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Rochester,

Study Record Dates

2026-07-31