Coping, Lymphoma, Posttraumatic Growth, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Resilience
Conditions
Keywords
lymphoma, survivors, posttraumatic growth, posttraumatic stress, longitudinal
Brief summary
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a well-documented phenomenon that occurs in cancer survivors. PTSD is known to cause problems with anxiety, depression, and quality of life. Furthermore, there is little treatment available for cancer survivors who suffer from PTSD. Posttraumatic Growth, however, is a lesser known phenomenon that also occurs in cancer survivors. It is a positive psychological phenomenon that occurs in some people who have suffered a traumatic event--the people who are able to note a greater appreciation for life, a stronger relationship with their family/friends, or a new found level of spirituality are examples of instances of posttraumatic growth. Coping with Lymphoma to Enhance Adjustment and Reduce Stress in Survivors (CLEAR Stress) is a study designed to compare the development of PTSD versus the development of Posttraumatic Growth in lymphoma patients at any stage of the cancer experience, regardless of treatment. The hypothesis is that posttraumatic growth, if it is significant, can reduce the impact of PTSD symptoms in the survivor.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of Lymphoma (includes Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia) * Can read/write/understand English without a translator
Exclusion criteria
* Currently Hospitalized * Active Psychosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Posttraumatic Growth | Measured at enrollment |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Measured at Enrollment |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed