Overview
The purpose of this study is to see if a social network support program (SOcial Networks to Activate Trust \& Adherence or SONATA) is helpful for older individuals receiving cancer treatment. The SONATA program will last for about 4 months. There are a total of 6 coaching sessions. The first 5 sessions will be held approximately every 1 to 2 weeks. Session 6 or the final session will be held approximately 1 to 2 months after session 5. Each session will last for about 1 to 2 hours.
Description
The objective of this study is to conduct a single arm pilot study to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the SONATA intervention among older patients with advanced cancer. We hypothesize that the SONATA intervention will be feasible \[≥70% enrolled patient subjects (excluding those who die during the study) will complete at least 3 of the SONATA sessions\] and acceptable \[average patient subject general acceptability score ≥4 (range one to five) using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability questionnaire.\]
Eligibility
Patient
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥60 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:
1\) Any psychiatric or cognitive impairments interfering with participation as determined by the primary oncology team
Network Members:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥18 years
- Identified as a network member by patient subjects (up to 10 network members)
- Able to speak English
- Able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
None
