The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Mindset Moments™ (MM™) program in managing psychological distress and resiliency in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Study participation will involve attending 8 weekly, one hour, live online group sessions and completing daily 5 minute activities such as guided imageries and CBT check in within the app. Participants will also be asked to complete an online survey at the time of enrollment and at 4 and 8 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
MM™ includes: 1) CBT; 2) resilience training; 3) mindfulness-based stress reduction; 4) peer support; and 5) family conversations delivered in small virtual groups, with a "mentor" who facilitates resilience-building conversations prompted from "Skill of the Week" lessons.
Duke Cancer Institute
Durham, North Carolina, United States
RECRUITINGAnxiety as measured by the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)
8-measure short form to assess the severity of anxiety symptoms within the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) framework. The total score ranges from 8 to 40, where a higher score indicates greater anxiety.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Depression as measured by the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)
8-measure short form to assess the severity of anxiety symptoms within the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) framework. The total score ranges from 8 to 40, where a higher score indicates greater depression.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as measured by the PCL-5
The PTSD Checklist for DSM-V (PCL-5) is a self-report measure that assesses symptoms of PTSD. The total score ranges from 0 to 80, where a higher score indicates a greater severity of PTSD symptoms
Time frame: 8 weeks
Distress as measured by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's (NCCN) Distress Thermometer (DT)
The NCCN DT is a tool that helps identify and address distress in cancer patients. The DT is a self-reported, 11-point scale that measures distress over the past week. The scale ranges from 0 (no distress) to 10 (extreme distress).
Time frame: 8 weeks
Ability to deal with stressful situations as measured by the Shift-and-Persist Scale
The Shift-and-Persist Scale has 14 items that measure two strategies for dealing with stressful situations: shifting, which means accepting stress and getting used to it; and persisting, which means being optimistic and finding purpose in tough times. The total score ranges from 8 to 32, where a higher score indicates a greater ability to deal with stressful situations.
Time frame: 8 weeks
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