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NCT04761328NARecruiting

Fear of Recurrence and Stopping Immunotherapy

University of Pittsburgh

Start Date

8/2/2021

Completion Date

12/31/2028

Summary

The study includes participants experiencing distress with regard to stopping immunotherapy and will utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce fear of recurrence, depression, and anxiety and improve quality of life.

Detailed Description

The intervention will be delivered through telemedicine to reduce the patient-related barriers to treatment including cost, transportation, and being able to maintain appointments while managing the side effects of treatment. The intervention will provide the patient with skills to reduce distress associated with ceasing treatment of a checkpoint inhibitor through the development evidence-based psychological and behavioral strategies that are tailored to the patients' preferences.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 21 years to No maximum

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 21 years and older * Fluent in English * Diagnosis of cancer and history of treatment with immunotherapy Exclusion Criteria: * Active suicidal ideation, delusions or hallucinations

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

cognitive behavioral therapy

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Conditions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Locations

UPMC Hillman Cancer Centers

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213

United States