Study of a Communication Training Intervention for Large B-Cell Lymphoma Providers

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to develop and test a new communication training intervention called Hematolo-GIST to help oncologists communicate with patients about their lymphoma diagnosis and advance care planning.

Official Title
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Evaluation of a Communication Intervention (Hematolo-GIST) for Large B-Cell Lymphoma Providers

Conditions
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Lymphoma, B-Cell, Lymphoma, Large-cell Lymphoma, Large B-cell Lymphoma, DLBCL - Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, Mediastinal B-Cell Diffuse Large Cell Lymphoma

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Hematolo-GIST Training
* Behavioral: Participants Appointment


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Hematologists Currently a hemotologic oncologist providing care to patients with DLBCL Patients Per medical record, is being treated by a hematologic oncologist participating in this study Per medical record, has a diagnosis of DLBCL-transformed follicular lymphoma (TFL) and primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) which are histologically similar and clinically treated as large-cell lymphoma Per medical record, receipt of ≥ 4 cycles of first-line therapy or 2 cycles of later-line therapy as best response to chemotherapy or relapse ≤ 12 months after autologous stem cell transplant (ACST) Per medical record, received an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody or an anthracycline as one of their qualifying regiments Self-identify as Black and/or White Per medical record, 18 years of age or older Per self-report, fluent in English** ** Language verification: Prior to enrollment, patients will be asked the following two questions by a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to verify English fluency necessary for participation in the study: How well do you speak English? (must respond very well or well when given the choices of Very well, Well, Not well, Not at all, Don't know, or Refused) What is your preferred language for healthcare? (must respond English) Exclusion Criteria: Hematologists Per self-report, planning to leave the cancer center in the next 12 months Patients Moderately or severely cognitively impaired as demonstrated by Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire score > 4 Per research staff judgment and/or self-report, too ill or weak to complete study procedures Per medical record or self-report, receiving hospice care at the time of enrollment

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Hematologists<br> | Behavioral: Hematolo-GIST Training<br>* Hematologist will participate in a group Hematolo-GIST training provided remotely via the study team.<br>|
| Patients<br> | Behavioral: Participants Appointment<br>* Participants will meet with Hematolo-GIST trained hematologists. Participants will consent to having their appointment audio-recorded on password-protected devices or MSK approved secure platforms.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feasibility of the Hematolo-GIST intervention among hematologists and participants | Feasbility is defined as ≥70% of screened eligible hematologists and participants enrolling in the study and ≥80% of hematologists learning the approach | Up to 1 year | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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oncologist, hemotologic oncologist, lymphoma, large cell lymphoma, large b-cell lymphoma, DLBCL, Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, Mediastinal B-Cell Diffuse Large Cell Lymphoma, Hematolo-GIST, 23-164, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center