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A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Social Network Intervention

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by University of Rochester
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorUniversity of Rochester
Started2026-04-10
Est. completion2029-03-31
Eligibility
Age65 Years+
Healthy vol.Accepted
Locations1 site
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NCT07393529

Summary

This is a pilot randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, and structure of the SONATA intervention. In addition, it will assess the preliminary efficacy of SONATA compared to enhanced usual care among 70 older adults with advanced cancer.

Eligibility

Age: 65 Years+Healthy volunteers accepted
Patients

Inclusion criteria:

* Age ≥65 years
* A diagnosis of advanced or likely incurable cancer, as determined by the primary oncologist
* Able to speak English
* Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria:

* Any psychiatric or cognitive impairments interfering with participation as determined by the oncology team
* Unwilling to complete study procedures

Social Network Members (if available, for intervention arm only)

Inclusion criteria:

* Age ≥18 years
* Identified as an SN member by the patient in the intervention arm
* Able to speak English
* Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria:

• Unwilling to complete study procedures

Conditions4

Advanced CancerCancerOlder Adults (65 Years and Older)Social Networks

Locations1 site

University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14642

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