Can simple positive activities ease the cancer journey for asian americans?
NCT ID NCT06782581
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to help Asian American cancer patients and their caregivers feel better emotionally and reduce the sense of burden. Researchers will test a program of positive activities designed to boost feelings of independence, skill, and connection. About 186 patient-caregiver pairs will take part, and the study will measure changes in mood and quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 186 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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21 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria for Patients: 1. self-identifies as Asian American or Asian 2. males or females ages 21-80 years 3. within 2 years of any cancer diagnosis or stage 4 cancer diagnosis 4. actively undergoing surgery or systemic therapy (e.g., chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy) or within the past 6 months, 5. able to identify a caregiver (e.g., spouse) who lives in the same household or see at least 3 times per week 6. able to read, write, and speak English (i.e., English proficient; EP) or Mandarin/simplified Chinese. Exclusion Criteria for patients: 1. life expectancy less than 6 months in the opinion of the primary physician 2. inability to stand or walk on their own or other physical limitations that preclude them from participating (3+ on ECOG performance status), 3. major thought disorder (e.g., schizophrenia or bipolar \[patient records or self-disclosure\]). Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers: 1. identifies as Asian American or Asian, 2. patient considers them to be caregiver 3. English proficient or Mandarin Chinese proficient 4. access to computer/phone, internet, and web browser. Exclusion Criteria for Caregivers: 1. unwilling or unable to participate in the study for any reason, 2. under the age of 18.
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Locations
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Fox Chase Cancer Center - Philadelphia
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111, United States
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