Health Condition 1: C00-D49- Neoplasms
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Journaling: Total Duration: 1 month. The intervention involves guided journaling in which participants use a structured
template with prompts to write about their feelings and unspoken
Sponsors
Christian Medical College Vellore
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Diagnosis of advanced cancer, i.e., any solid or hematological malignancy unlikely to be cured or controlled with treatment. - AYAs who are physically able and have the cognition to be able to think, reflect and write. - Able to read and write in a language they are familiar with.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Cognitive impairment, confusion, or delirium prohibiting reliable self-report. 2. Sensorimotor deficits preventing participation. 3. Severe comorbid psychiatric illness.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Compare the change in patient s quality of life from baseline to day 7 between intervention arm and control arm as measured on the Functional Assessment of Chronic Therapy - Spiritual Well-being (FACIT-Sp)Timepoint: At Baseline (T0) & At 1 week (T1) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Compare the change in patient s quality of life from baseline to one month between intervention arm and control arm as measured on the Functional Assessment of Chronic Therapy - Spiritual Well-being (FACIT-Sp).Timepoint: T0-Day 0, T2-At one month;Compare the change in patients psychological distress from baseline to day 7 between intervention arm and control arm as measured on Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Anxiety and Depression {HADS (A & D)} scores.Timepoint: T0-Day 0, T1-Day 7;Compare the change in patients psychological distress from baseline to one month between intervention arm and control arm as measured on Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Anxiety and Depression {HADS (A & D)} scores.Timepoint: T0-Day 0, T2-At One Month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAby John Thampi
Christian Medical College Vellore
Outcome results
None listed