A Study of Meaning-Centered Therapy for Mexican Adults With Advanced Cancer

Part of paid clinical trials in New York, New York.

Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Study ID
NCT07225309
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cancer Stage III
  • Breast Cancer Stage IV
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer Stage III
  • Colorectal Cancer Stage IV
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer Stage III
  • Prostate Cancer Stage IV
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer Stage III
  • Thyroid Cancer Stage IV

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos /MCP-L — BEHAVIORAL
    MCP-L is a structured 7-session manualized intervention culturally adapted into Spanish for Latino participants diagnosed with advanced cancer, which utilizes a mixture of didactics, discussion and experiential exercises that focus on particular themes related to meaning and advanced cancer. It is 60-minute individual sessions delivered every week or intermittently (depending on participant preference) for up to approximately 3 months (in this time period) in the event of medical illness.

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to find out if Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos (MCP-L) helps reduce anxiety and depression and improves quality of life compared to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Investigators also want to learn what participants and providers think about the therapy, including how the therapy is designed, outside factors, available resources, and how the people involved affect how well MCP-L works.

Key Dates

First listed
Nov 6, 2025
Start date
May 1, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Apr 13, 2029
Completion
Apr 13, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment
300 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Experimental Intervention
    Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos (MCP-L)
  • No Intervention: Control Intervention
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in clinical levels of anxiety and depression for participants participating in Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos (MCP-L) [ Time Frame: 1 month ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew York10065
Rosario Costas Muniz, PhD
646-888-8062
Rosario Costas Muniz, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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