Lung Cancer and Aging (LuCA): Intervention Development for Addressing Aging-specific Concerns in Older Adults With Lung Cancer

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The purpose of this study is to develop a brief assessment and need-based behavioral intervention for addressing aging-specific concerns in older adults with lung cancer. The long-term goals of this research include identifying the unique concerns of these patients, providing patients with behavioral skills to address their symptom management needs, and enhancing patient engagement with healthcare specialties targeting aging-specific concerns. In the first phase of this study, participants (12 patients with lung cancer, 6 caregivers, 12 providers) will be asked to participate in two individual interviews (each 30-45 minutes in length) via teleconference. During the first interview, participants will be asked to provide feedback on the current version of the assessment and behavioral intervention. Participants will be asked to describe strengths and weaknesses of the materials, topics to add or remove, and any other suggested changes. After the research team has made changes to the materials, participants will be invited to complete a second interview to provide feedback on the updated materials. In the second phase of the study, 16 older adults with lung cancer will complete the revised assessment and participate in the behavioral intervention, in order to a) evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the program and b) measure change in depression, anxiety, pain, and dyspnea.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 60
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• Lung cancer diagnosis

• 60 years of age or older

• Receiving active treatment at Duke University Health System

• Able to speak/read English and provide informed consent

• Caregiver for a patient with lung cancer participating in this study

• Caregiver for other patient with lung cancer

• Able to speak/read English and provide informed consent

• Provide care for older adults with lung cancer

• Able to speak/read English and provide informed consent

Locations
United States
North Carolina
Duke University Health System
RECRUITING
Durham
Contact Information
Primary
Nicole A Arrato, PhD
nicole.arrato@duke.edu
919-668-8660
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-02-12
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 46
Treatments
Experimental: Behavioral Intervention
Participants will engage in a 5-session protocol, to be delivered in an individual therapy setting, via telehealth or in-person. The program will integrate aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Duke University
Collaborators: National Institute on Aging (NIA)

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