Culturally adapting a therapy for Latinos with advanced cancer
Adaptation and Pilot Feasibility of a Psychotherapy Intervention for Latinos with Advanced Cancer
This study is working on a special therapy designed for Spanish-speaking Latinos with advanced cancer to help improve their spiritual well-being and quality of life while reducing feelings of depression and anxiety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10470840 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on adapting a psychotherapy intervention specifically for Spanish-speaking Latinos diagnosed with advanced cancer. The approach involves translating and culturally tailoring the Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP) to better meet the unique needs of this population. By conducting interviews and pre-pilot testing, the researchers aim to ensure that the therapy is both feasible and acceptable, while also assessing its potential impact on improving spiritual well-being, quality of life, and reducing feelings of depression and anxiety.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Spanish-speaking Latinos who have been diagnosed with advanced cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Spanish-speaking or those who do not have advanced cancer may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a tailored therapeutic approach that enhances the psychological well-being and quality of life for Latino patients facing advanced cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in culturally adapting psychotherapeutic interventions for diverse populations, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Costas-Muniz, Rosario — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Costas-Muniz, Rosario
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.