Study of a Support Program for Quality of Life in Chinese Cancer Patients and Survivors (NCT07454330) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Study of a Support Program for Quality of Life in Chinese Cancer Patients and Survivors
United States64 participantsStarted 2026-02-27
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate different combinations of cancer education sessions, counseling sessions, and peer support meetings developed for Chinese cancer patients and survivors. The researchers will look at whether the combinations are practical and effective, and how they impact participants' quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Diagnosed with cancer (any type/stage) (per EMR for MSK patients or self-report for external participants) within the last 5 years
* Age ≥ 18 years (per EMR for MSK patients or self-report for external participants)
Self-Report Criteria:
* Of Chinese descent
* Speaks Mandarin "well" or "very well"
* Moderately low HRQOL (\<70 FACT-G score)4, 48
* Resides in New York or New Jersey
* Agrees to participate via telehealth (video or phone)
* Agrees to be audio-recorded
Exclusion Criteria:
Self-Report Criteria:
* Per PI determination, requires a higher level of care for current passive or active suicidal ideation than current protocol is able to provide. If a participant receives a score of \> 0 on item 9 of the PHQ-9,5 they will be referred to study PI for further evaluation using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale. They will be excluded from participation in this study if there is presence of suicidal risk, determined by affirmative response(s) on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
* Too ill to participate determined by the question: "Do you feel too ill to participate because of communication problems, uncontrollable pain, or other symptoms that prevent you from participating?"
* Cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment 5 Minute - telephone version with a score \< 12)
* Per consenting professional determination, unable to understand the informed consent procedure
* Participation in study #14-076: Adaptation of Indiv…
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.
1Since this study is measuring whether people actually sign up and finish the program rather than testing a medical treatment, what would my doctor say about how that kind of feasibility study might or might not be useful for my specific situation right now?
2This trial is focused on quality of life support for Chinese cancer patients and survivors — given where I am in my own cancer journey, would my doctor consider me a 'survivor' or still in active treatment, and does that affect whether this kind of program makes sense for me at this stage?
3Because this is a support program study rather than a drug or surgery trial, what does my doctor think about how it fits alongside whatever treatment plan I'm already on, and could participating in it interfere with anything?
4The trial is currently recruiting, but it's measuring how many people complete the program — what does my doctor know about the time commitment involved, and is this something that would realistically fit into my schedule given my current care demands?
5Are there other quality-of-life or survivorship support programs already available to me outside of a clinical trial that my doctor would recommend comparing this to before I decide whether to discuss enrolling?
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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Proportion of eligible participants who enroll in the trial.