DESCANSO, a Mental Health Intervention for Depression, Insomnia, and Fatigue Symptoms in Latino P… (NCT07225088) | Clinical Trial Compass
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DESCANSO, a Mental Health Intervention for Depression, Insomnia, and Fatigue Symptoms in Latino People With Cancer
United States125 participantsStarted 2026-01-23
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to improve ways of providing mental health support to Spanish-speaking Latino participants who have cancer and experience depression, insomnia, and fatigue. Investigators will test a special mental health intervention called DESCANSO/REST (Depresión/Depressed Mood, Cansancio/Fatigue, and Sueño/Sleep). The intervention can be delivered through telehealth.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Provider Eligibility Criteria:
Participant eligibility will be determined by a self-report screener. Inclusion Criteria Self-Report Criteria
* Mental health provider
* Treats Latino cancer patients and/or survivors
* Has at least 3 years of clinical experience providing psychosocial services to cancer patients and/or survivors
* Able to read Spanish determined by the question: "Can you read in Spanish? Yes/No"
Patient Eligibility Criteria:
A patient cannot be considered eligible for this study unless ALL of the following conditions are met. Participant eligibility will be determined by an initial EMR review followed by a self-report screener.
Inclusion Criteria EMR Criteria
* Documentation of Disease
o Pathologically confirmed solid tumor cancer (either most recent or new diagnosis)
* Definition of Disease \[or Measurable Disease\]
o Diagnosed with stages I, II, or III
* Prior Treatment
* Currently undergoing systemic therapy (chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or immunotherapy) or within the first year following completion of systemic therapy Self-Report Criteria
* Age ≥ 21 years
* Lives in mainland U.S. or Puerto Rico
* Identifies as Latino/a or Hispanic
* Reports Spanish as their preferred language
* Speaks Spanish "Very well" or "Well" as determined by the question: "How well do you speak Spanish?"
* Presence of fatigue and disturbed sleep determined by a score of ≥ 3 on the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory
Exclusion Criteria EMR Criteria
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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.
What they're measuring
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Number of participants who complete at least 5 DESCANSO sessions