Writing away the pain: new study tests expressive writing for cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07567157

First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study explores whether a simple writing exercise can help people living with or after cancer feel better emotionally. Participants will write about their cancer experience in four sessions, either with a compassionate prompt or a standard one. Researchers will measure changes in self-compassion, quality of life, and overall well-being. The goal is to see if this low-cost, self-guided activity can ease the emotional burden of cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust

    RECRUITING

    Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3HD, United Kingdom

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.