Anxiety help for older Latino adults with cancer and their caregivers
Part of Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program to reduce anxiety in older Latino adults with cancer and their caregivers. It involves sessions with both the patient and their caregiver to learn coping skills.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older and identify as Latino or Hispanic.
- You are currently getting cancer treatment or finished it within the last 18 months.
- You have a caregiver who is 40 or older and willing to join the study (you can still join if you don't have one).
- You feel anxious (score 6 or more on a short anxiety test).
- You speak English and/or Spanish well enough for the sessions.
- You are not currently in psychotherapy or have been on stable anxiety medication for at least 8 weeks.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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