NCT07124546NARecruiting
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT-HBC) for the Improvement of Cancer Distress in Patients With Hepatobiliary Cancers
Mayo Clinic
Start Date
5/28/2025
Completion Date
5/30/2027
Summary
This clinical trial studies whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for patients with hepatobiliary cancers (ACT-HBC) can be used to help improve cancer distress. Patients with hepatobiliary cancer (HBC) often experience high levels of distress and reductions in quality of life. ACT-HBC is a behavioral intervention tailored to patients with HBC. It helps patients cope with difficult thoughts and emotions while staying connected to what matters most in life, which may be an effective way to improve cancer distress.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* HBC diagnosis
* Age \>= 18 years
* Able to provide written informed consent
* Verbally endorse cancer distress
* Access to the internet
* Read and write in English
* Reside in the states of Iowa, Minnesota, or Wisconsin
Exclusion Criteria:
* Other psychological therapy that started =\< 2 months prior to prospective enrollment
* Inability to actively participate in and learn from group therapy (e.g., active/uncontrolled psychotic symptoms, neurological condition, personality pathology) as determined by clinical judgement in Behavioral Medicine Program (BMP) consultation. Individual therapy or alternative group therapy will be offered to patients ineligible per this criterion
* HBC remission
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
OTHER
Questionnaire Administration
OTHER
Telemedicine
Conditions
Malignant Hepatobiliary Neoplasm
Locations
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota 55905
United States