Supportive care intervention for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of a psychoeducational intervention designed to enhance self-efficacy in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer who are starting multimodality treatment. It consists of two phases, with the first phase testing the intervention on a small group of participants. The second phase will expand the participant pool to assess the refined intervention's effectiveness compared to standard care. Participants in the intervention group will receive coaching sessions focused on treatment-related information and support.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age≥18 years
2. Within 8 weeks after documented decision to pursue multi-modality therapy for newly diagnosed LARC (i.e., stage II or III disease)
3. Able to complete study procedures English or with the assistance of an interpreter

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Comorbid health condition that would interfere with study participation, as identified by cancer care team
2. Has undergone treatment for a prior colorectal cancer

Where it's running

• Massachusetts General Hospital
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kelsey Lau-Min, MD, MSCE — Massachusetts General Hospital
• Study coordinator: Kelsey Lau-Min, MD, MSCE
• Email: klau-min@mgh.harvard.edu
• Phone: 617-724-4000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.