Living Well With Brain Cancer: A Group-Based Intervention to Promote Whole-Person Well-Being (NCT07628647) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Living Well With Brain Cancer: A Group-Based Intervention to Promote Whole-Person Well-Being
United States64 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the newly designed group self-management program is feasible to conduct and improves mental and behavioral health outcomes compared to a control group in people diagnosed with brain cancer. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is it feasible to conduct this program?
* Does the new group self-management program improve behavioral health outcomes more than in the control group that will not be in a group setting?
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Currently living in the United States
* Aged 18 years or older
* Confirmed diagnosis of a malignant brain tumor including diffuse gliomas, World Health Organization (WHO) grades II, III, and IV (either by directly sharing their pathology report or confirmation from their prescribing treating provider)
* Treating prescribing provider who follows regularly with participant
Exclusion Criteria:
* \<1 month since initial diagnosis and/or \<1 month since surgical resection
* Enrollment in hospice
* Significant physical or cognitive disabilities that prohibit involvement using our clinician's judgement as a self-management expert, with consultation with personal clinician if needed
* Currently receiving psychiatric treatment for a serious mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia)
* Not able to communicate in English at a conversational level
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.
1This trial focuses on 'whole-person well-being' through a group-based intervention rather than a medical treatment — can you help me understand how something like this might fit alongside my current or planned cancer treatment?
2The trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting,' so if this kind of support program appeals to me, is there a similar group-based well-being program available to me right now while I wait to see if enrollment opens?
3The main outcome being measured is a quality-of-life survey called the SF-36 — what does that tell us about what this trial is actually trying to improve, and is quality of life something you think I should be prioritizing at this stage of my diagnosis?
4Since this trial is Phase NA, which typically means it's studying a non-drug intervention, what is known so far about the risks or any potential downsides of participating in a group well-being program for people with brain cancer?
5Are there other support resources — like individual counseling, occupational therapy, or palliative care — that you'd recommend I consider alongside or instead of this trial, given where I am in my treatment journey?
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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Change from Baseline of Overall Score from the RAND 36-Item Short Form Survey Instrument (SF-36)
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 3 months post-intervention