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A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Social Network Intervention

A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Social Network Intervention for Older Patients With Cancer

Who can join

Ages 65 and older · All sexes

Patients

Inclusion criteria:

* Age ≥65 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:

* Any psychiatric or cognitive impairments interfering with participation as determined by the oncology team
* Unwilling to complete study procedures

Social Network Members (if available, for intervention arm only)

Inclusion criteria:

* Age ≥18 years
* Identified as an SN member by the patient in the intervention arm
* Able to speak English
* Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria:

• Unwilling to complete study procedures

About the study

This is a pilot randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, and structure of the SONATA intervention. In addition, it will assess the preliminary efficacy of SONATA compared to enhanced usual care among 70 older adults with advanced cancer.

What is being tested

• SONATA (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Rochester · Participants: 70 · Started: Apr 10, 2026

Contact the study team

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

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07393529

Locations in the U.S.

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