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A Single Arm Pilot Trial of a Social Network Intervention

A Single Arm Pilot Trial of a Social Network Intervention (SONATA) for Older Patients With Cancer

Who can join

Ages 60 and older · All sexes

Patient

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age ≥60 years
2. A diagnosis of advanced or likely incurable cancer, as determined by the primary oncologist
3. Able to speak English
4. 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:

1. Age ≥18 years
2. Identified as a network member by patient subjects (up to 10 network members)
3. Able to speak English
4. Able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

None

About the study

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.

What is being tested

• SONATA (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Rochester · Participants: 330 · Started: Nov 29, 2023

Contact the study team

• Kah Poh Loh · Phone: 585-276-4353
• Becky Gravenstede · Phone: 585-727-4728

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05745038

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Cancer (all types)

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.