Psychosocial Needs and Exploration of Online Support for Patients With Mesothelioma

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

107 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-05-31

Study Completion Date

2023-02-06

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to learn about how mesothelioma affects patients' emotional and physical well-being. Also, the investigators would like to learn more about what patients need and how they deal with this illness. This information can help us find ways to lessen physical and emotional strains. Part of the study tests an alternate way of giving emotional support through the Internet. By providing support online, patients can participate in the comfort of their home.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Mesothelioma

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Surgical group with mesothelioma

The study proposed here has two parts: part 1 surveys mesothelioma patients' psychological and physical symptom burden and quality of life through a set of questionnaires that covers topics including coping, interpersonal support, mood, anxiety, and overall quality of life. In part 2, patients are invited to participate in an Internet-based discussion group.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Questionnaires & online virtual support group

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Part 1 surveys mesothelioma patients' psychological and physical symptom burden and quality of life by administering a set of questionnaires that covers topics including coping, interpersonal support, mood, anxiety, and overall quality of life. All mesothelioma patients who complete the questionnaires in part 1 will be offered an opportunity to participate in a trial of a therapeutic Internet-based discussion group. The groups will consist of either approximately 3-5 surgical patients or approximately 3-5 non-surgical patients. The groups will run for approximately 60 minutes once a week for six consecutive weeks.

Non Surgical group with mesothelioma

The study proposed here has two parts: part 1 surveys mesothelioma patients' psychological and physical symptom burden and quality of life through a set of questionnaires that covers topics including coping, interpersonal support, mood, anxiety, and overall quality of life. In part 2, patients are invited to participate in an Internet-based discussion group

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Questionnaires & online virtual support group

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Part 1 surveys mesothelioma patients' psychological and physical symptom burden and quality of life by administering a set of questionnaires that covers topics including coping, interpersonal support, mood, anxiety, and overall quality of life. All mesothelioma patients who complete the questionnaires in part 1 will be offered an opportunity to participate in a trial of a therapeutic Internet-based discussion group. The groups will consist of either 3-5 surgical patients or 3-5 non-surgical patients. The groups will run for approximately 60 minutes once a week for six consecutive weeks.

Interventions

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Questionnaires & online virtual support group

Part 1 surveys mesothelioma patients' psychological and physical symptom burden and quality of life by administering a set of questionnaires that covers topics including coping, interpersonal support, mood, anxiety, and overall quality of life. All mesothelioma patients who complete the questionnaires in part 1 will be offered an opportunity to participate in a trial of a therapeutic Internet-based discussion group. The groups will consist of either approximately 3-5 surgical patients or approximately 3-5 non-surgical patients. The groups will run for approximately 60 minutes once a week for six consecutive weeks.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Questionnaires & online virtual support group

Part 1 surveys mesothelioma patients' psychological and physical symptom burden and quality of life by administering a set of questionnaires that covers topics including coping, interpersonal support, mood, anxiety, and overall quality of life. All mesothelioma patients who complete the questionnaires in part 1 will be offered an opportunity to participate in a trial of a therapeutic Internet-based discussion group. The groups will consist of either 3-5 surgical patients or 3-5 non-surgical patients. The groups will run for approximately 60 minutes once a week for six consecutive weeks.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma and receiving care at MSKCC
* At least 18 years of age or older
* Able to read and speak English
* Patients who choose to participate in the Internet-based discussion groups, need a telephone, a computer, Internet access, and an e-mail account.

Exclusion Criteria

* Significant psychiatric or cognitive disturbance sufficient, in the investigator's judgment, to preclude providing informed consent or participating in a group-format intervention (i.e., acute psychiatric symptoms which require individual treatment).

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No