ASCENT Intervention for Brain Tumor Patients

Summary

The goal of this study is to refine and test a psychosocial intervention called ASCENT (ACT-based Supportive intervention for patients with CENTral nervous system tumors). This intervention was developed to help patients after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. The main question this study aims to answer is whether this intervention is feasible (i.e., possible to carry out) and acceptable (i.e., considered helpful) to patients. Participants will be asked to take part in 6 coaching sessions and complete short surveys at four different time points. Some participants will be asked to share feedback via interviews.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18
* Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center Patient
* Within 6 months of diagnosis of malignant primary Central Nervous System (CNS) tumor
* English speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to provide informed consent as assessed by the study team (e.g., due to severe cognitive impairment/dementia)
* Moderate to severe receptive aphasia (Quick Aphasia Battery sentence comprehension subscale \< 8)
* Current or imminent hospice enrollment

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Locations1 site

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