RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
Psychoeducational Intervention for Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma
HARMONY: A Psychoeducational Intervention to Reduce Psychological Distress and Improve Quality of Life for Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma
About This Trial
This study aims to refine and pilot test HARMONY, a psychoeducational intervention for patients with newly diagnosed hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- Age ≥18 years
- New diagnosis of HCC within the last six months
- Ability to complete study procedures English
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Incidentally diagnosed with HCC after liver transplantation
- Significant uncontrolled hepatic encephalopathy, cognitive impairment, or psychiatric disorder which will interfere with study participation
- Patients near the end of life for whom hospice is recommended
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 years
* New diagnosis of HCC within the last six months
* Ability to complete study procedures English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Incidentally diagnosed with HCC after liver transplantation
* Significant uncontrolled hepatic encephalopathy, cognitive impairment, or psychiatric disorder which will interfere with study participation
* Patients near the end of life for whom hospice is recommended
Treatments Being Tested
BEHAVIORAL
HARMONY
A psychoeducational intervention for patients with HCC
OTHER
Enhanced usual care
A supportive care resource guide
Locations (1)
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States