Behavioral Activation and Medication Optimization For Improving Perioperative Mental Health In Ol… (NCT05685511) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Behavioral Activation and Medication Optimization For Improving Perioperative Mental Health In Older Adults Undergoing Oncologic Surgery
United States105 participantsStarted 2023-03-10
Plain-language summary
Using a Hybrid Type 1 Effectiveness-Implementation randomized control trial (RCT) design, the investigators will test the effectiveness of a bundled behavioral activation and medication optimization in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults undergoing oncologic surgery (compared with usual care), while examining implementation outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Pre-screening:
To be considered for participation, patients will be screened using PHQ-4 questionnaire. Scores \>3 will indicate positive pre-screen (i.e. can be considered for participation and formal screening). Scores \< 3 will indicate negative screen (i.e. patient not considered for formal screening due to low risk for anxiety or depression).
Screening:
* Adults age ≥60 years
* Scheduled major thoracic, breast, or abdominal surgery for suspected or confirmed malignancy
* PHQ-ADS (Patient Health Questionnaire Anxiety and Depression Scale) ≥10 indicating clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Barrier to communication (Unable to read, speak, and understand English)
* Severe cognitive impairment screened by the SBT (Short Blessed Test) \>10
* Acutely suicidal
* Considered ineligible per the discretion of the oncologic surgeon or study PI
* Previous participation in this study or another CPMH study of the intervention bundle or its feasibility.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.