Mental health support for Latino cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a mental health intervention called DESCANSO to help Latino people with cancer who feel depressed, have trouble sleeping, or are very tired. You may join if you are a Latino adult with stage I-III solid tumor cancer, speak Spanish, and are currently or recently finished treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 21 or older and identify as Latino or Hispanic
- You speak Spanish well or very well
- You have a solid tumor cancer (stage I, II, or III)
- You are on treatment or finished within the past year
- You experience fatigue and disturbed sleep (score of 3 or more on a standard symptom scale)
- You live in the mainland U.S. or Puerto Rico
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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