Glioblastoma Psychosocial Support Program

Duke University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Glioblastoma

Treatments: Behavioral: Psychosocial Support Intervention

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06038604

Pro00110738

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of the study is to conduct a pilot test of the psychosocial support intervention with family caregivers and/or patients coping with glioblastoma.

Full description

The specific aims of this study is to pilot test the psychosocial support program for patients with glioblastoma and/or their family caregivers. The investigators will recruit patient-caregiver dyads for the psychosocial support intervention; participants will have the choice whether to take part in the intervention as a dyad or individually given the variability of symptoms and progression of glioblastoma. The investigators will examine acceptability and feasibility of the intervention and examine whether participation in the program can help reduce distress and improve quality of life.

Enrollment: 11 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

For patients:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who self-report a diagnosis of glioblastoma
• Age >18 years
• English Speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lacks capacity for interview or is unable to provide informed consent
• Visual or hearing impairments or severe behavioral problems that preclude participation
• Too sick to participate

For caregivers:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age >18 years
• English Speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lacks capacity for interview or is unable to provide informed consent
• Visual or hearing impairments or severe behavioral problems that preclude participation
• Too sick to participate

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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11 participants in 1 patient group

Psychosocial Support Intervention

Experimental group

Description:

The psychosocial support intervention includes components such as logistical and practical support and self-care, strategies to manage cognitive changes, as well as strategies for effective communication when coping with glioblastoma.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Psychosocial Support Intervention