Training therapists to help people with cancer distress
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial trains therapists in evidence-based treatments to reduce distress related to cancer and cancer care. You may be able to join if you’re being treated or followed at MGH Cancer Center and your distress level is high.
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Who can take part
- You must be over 18 and receiving or being monitored for cancer care at MGH Cancer Center
- You must have high distress on the NCCN Distress Thermometer score (greater than 3)
- Your distress must be related to your illness or its treatment
- A therapist must think you fit a specific evidence-based treatment plan (for example, for sleep problems)
- You (and/or your caregiver, if applicable) must be able to attend sessions while in Massachusetts
- You must not currently be in another psychotherapy program or another psychosocial treatment study
Quick eligibility check
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