RecruitingNot Applicable

Pilot Trial of Spiritual Care Interventions for Patients With Cancer

United States64 participantsStarted 2025-02-13

Plain-language summary

This is a pilot trial of the effects of spiritual care interventions on spiritual well-being and readiness to engage in advance care planning (ACP) among black patients with advanced cancer recruited from outpatient settings to determine the feasibility of conducting a larger trial of effects of early integration of spiritual care into outpatient oncology care on patient outcomes.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Diagnosed with a life-limiting, advanced cancer.
. Identifies racially as black or African American.
. Is fluent in English.

Exclusion criteria

. Have received medical system-based spiritual care within the past 2 months.
. Have already completed a DNR order.
. Are too weak or cognitively impaired to engage in study activities

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?

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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.

What they're measuring

Measure of Spiritual Well-Being as assessed by Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy--Spiritual Well-Being Scale [FACIT-Sp].

Timeframe: 2 months

Readiness to Engage in Advance Care Planning as assessed by the Advance Care Planning Engagement Survey.

Timeframe: 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06811376

SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-04-01

Contact for this trial

Madison K Pavao, B.S.

(646)962-5650 mkp4005@med.cornell.edu

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