FearLess in NeuroOncology

Summary

The overarching goal of this project is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of recruitment methods, target population, and a waitlist design to finalize the protocol of FearLess in primary malignant brain tumor patients and caregivers

Interventions

• Fearless in Neuro-Oncology · BEHAVIORAL

  FearLess is a newly developed, empirically-rooted, manualized psychological intervention consisting of an intake + 8 sessions delivered over a 12-week time period. It consists of weekly individual 60- to 90-minute virtual therapy sessions.

Published eligibility criteria

Verbatim from the registry. Only the site can decide how these apply to a specific patient.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients:

* Self-report a diagnosis of a primary malignant brain tumor (grade II-IV)
* \>2 weeks post-cranial resection or biopsy
* Elevated Fear of Recurrence Distress Rating
* Primarily English speaking
* \>/= 18 years of age at the time of enrollment

Caregivers:

* nonprofessional caregiver to a patient with a primary malignant brain tumor (grade II-IV)
* Elevated Fear of Recurrence Distress Rating
* Primarily English speaking
* \>/= 18 years of age at the time of enrollment

Exclusion Criteria:

Patient / Caregiver Exclusion:

* Cognitive impairment that might prohibit active intervention engagement
* Inability to understand and provide informed consent
* Inability to attend virtual sessions due to unstable or no internet connection

Sites (1)

• Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia · RECRUITING