Social Optimization Study
Sponsored by University of Arizona
About this study
This study tests whether clinical interventions to optimize support receptivity lead to improvements in social integration and quality of life (QOL) amongst long-term lung cancer survivors. The feasibility and acceptability of the intervention and assessment procedures will be examined. Thirty long-term lung cancer survivors will be randomized to a support receptivity intervention or an attention-control condition. Our intervention draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies to reduce social anxiety, improve social awareness, and promote social integration. We will use two novel in vivo sampling methods using a mobile phone platform to assess social engagement and QOL improvements: 1) recording via the Electronically Activated Recorder to capture daily social interactions, and 2) repeated self-report sampling where participants answer questions about their social engagement experiences via their personal cell phone.
The growing cancer survivorship population. This year, more than 1.77 million Americans will receive a life-altering cancer diagnosis. Fortunately, improvements in early detection and care have led to dramatic increases in survival. Over 18 million Americans or 5.4% of the total U.S. population now identify as cancer survivors with an expected growth to 26 million by 2040. Recognition of these immense changes in survival has led the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to found the Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) with a stated goal of "enhancing the quality and length of survival of all persons diagnosed with cancer…" Consistent with its mission, NCI/OCS is prioritizing research that improves the QOL of this growing survivorship population. Social integration is a critical moderator. Socia…
Where this study is enrolling
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University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
Tucson, Arizona
Who can participate
Inclusion criteria
- ✓1. Adults (18 Years or Older)
- ✓2. History of lung cancer
- ✓3. at least 12 months since cancer diagnosis
- ✓4. fluent in English
- ✓5. able to attend virtually or in person sessions at the University of Arizona.
Exclusion criteria
- ✕1. Less than 12 months of cancer diagnosis at time of enrollment
- ✕2. undergoing treatment for mood or anxiety health issues at time of enrollment
- ✕3. unable to provide informed consent.
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