Can talk therapy ease the mental toll of melanoma? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07379138
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study follows 350 people with stage III-IV melanoma during their first two years after diagnosis to understand how their quality of life and mental health change. It also tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for cancer distress (CBT-C) can help reduce stress, improve sleep, and ease daily struggles. The goal is to create benchmarks for better survivorship care.
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
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What this could mean
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Active substance
cognitive behavioral therapy for cancer distress (CBT-C)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a standard way to support mental health and quality of life for melanoma survivors.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational and behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply to all survivors, and CBT-C may not work for everyone.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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