UOCPC22065 / SONATA / Kah Poh Loh

Is a social support program helpful for older adults receiving cancer treatment?

Lead Researcher: Kah Poh Loh

The purpose of this study is to see if a social network support program (SOcial Networks to Activate Trust \& Adherence or SONATA) is helpful for older individuals receiving cancer treatment. The SONATA program will last for about 4 months. There are a total of 6 coaching sessions. The first 5 sessions will be held approximately every 1 to 2 weeks. Session 6 or the final session will be held approximately 1 to 2 months after session 5. Each session will last for about 1 to 2 hours.

More Details:

• https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05745038
• https://oncore.net/105265

Eligibility:

Patient

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age =60 years
2. A diagnosis of advanced or likely incurable cancer, as determined by the primary oncologist
3. Able to speak English
4. Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1) Any psychiatric or cognitive impairments interfering with participation as determined by the primary oncology team

Network Members:

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age =18 years
2. Identified as a network member by patient subjects (up to 10 network members)
3. Able to speak English
4. Able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

None

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