Feasibility of CALM in Patients With Ovarian Cancer
Recruiting now NCT06459271
Run by University Health Network, Toronto · for 18 and older · Women
What this study is about
The goal of this feasibility trial is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a brief evidence-based psychotherapeutic intervention, Managing Cancer And Living Meaningfully (CALM), at the time of a new diagnosis and recurrence of ovarian cancer (OC). The main questions are: 1. Is it feasible and acceptable to implement CALM for patients with newly diagnosed or recently recurred advanced OC 2. What are the prevalence and correlates of traumatic stress symptoms at baseline in patients with newly diagnosed or recently recurred advanced OC Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires at baseline and at 3 and 6 months following a diagnosis or recurrence of stage III or IV OC. Participants will also be invited to participate in 3-6 sessions of CALM therapy.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- new diagnosis or recurrence of stage III or stage IV OC;
- age ≥18 years
- able to complete outcome measures and engage in CALM in English.
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- evidence of cognitive impairment indicated in the medical record, communicated by the OC clinic team, or determined by research staff at recruitment;
- receiving psychological or psychiatric counseling from the Department of Supportive Care at PM at the time of recruitment.
Where this trial is running
- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Who to contact
Megan A George, BSc · 6475463114 · megan.george@uhn.ca
It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT06459271.
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