Emotion and Symptom-Focused Engagement Trial for Individuals With Acute Leukemia

The usual care group will receive usual care of their acute leukemia at their centre but no formal psychological or palliative care intervention as part of this trial

"All patients randomized to EASE will receive tailored supportive psychotherapy over the initial 8 weeks following the diagnosis of acute leukemia. The psychotherapy will be delivered by trained therapists and combines elements of relational support, affect regulation, and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).~-EASE-phys: All patients randomized to EASE will receive weekly symptom screening during the initial inpatient treatment period (typically 4 weeks) with triggered referral to early palliative care (symptom control) to help manage moderate to severe physical symptoms based on a philosophy of multidisciplinary care and comprehensive assessment of symptoms."