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Clinical Trials/ACTRN12607000219482
ACTRN12607000219482
Completed
Phase 1

Treatment of Anxiety and Depression in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: An Evaluation of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Supportive Counselling

Dr Maria Kangas, Macquarie University Sydney Australia0 sites160 target enrollmentApril 23, 2007

Overview

Phase
Phase 1
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Anxiety (including Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) in Head and Neck Cancer.
Sponsor
Dr Maria Kangas, Macquarie University Sydney Australia
Enrollment
160
Status
Completed
Last Updated
6 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
April 23, 2007
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
6 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Dr Maria Kangas, Macquarie University Sydney Australia

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • (1\) First onset Stage I, II, or III HNC with minimum 12\-month prognosis; (2\) scheduled to receive primary or adjuvant radiotherapy; (3\) meeting criteria for cancer\-related PTSD or other anxiety disorders according to DSM\-IV AND/OR meeting criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) within 6\-weeks post\-cancer diagnosis; (4\) able to speak, read and write basic English; (5\) medically fit to respond to the assessment and intervention procedure.

Exclusion Criteria

  • (1\) Prior history of cancer; (2\) brain metastasis at diagnosis; (3\) prior history of significant brain impairment; (4\) current diagnosis of psychotic, organic mental or substance use disorders; (5\) current severe suicidal ideation; (6\) undergoing psychiatric treatment for mental illness; and (7\) significant concurrent medical problems (e.g., recent heart bypass surgery).

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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