Clinical Trials for Mesothelioma Patients—Printed Education Materials in Patients Who Are Finishing Treatment for Cancer: Objectives

Read the primary and secondary objectives for a current clinical trial to develop printed educational materials for patients with mesothelioma. Please note: this information is provided by Weitz & Luxenberg for informational purposes only.

Primary Objectives:

• Determine the efficacy of a psychoeducational intervention comprising a specific print intervention manual (Facing Forward Series: Life After Cancer Treatment [Facing Forward manual]) and a general print intervention fact sheet (The Cancer Information Service, Questions and Answers) vs the general print intervention fact sheet only on the uptake of recommended actions (e.g., developing a wellness plan after treatment, dealing with pain and fatigue, finding support groups to deal with feelings after treatment, and dealing with family issues after treatment) in patients completing active treatment for stage I-IIIA breast, prostate, colorectal, or thoracic cancer.
• Explore patient process evaluations of the Facing Forward manual in terms of its usability, comprehension, and satisfaction.

Secondary Objectives:

• Examine psychological outcomes (i.e., depressive symptoms, fear of recurrence, health-related quality of life, and self-efficacy) as a function of exposure to the Facing Forward manual.

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