Cancer Patients' hidden struggles: new study aims to build digital mental health support

NCT ID NCT07416513

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

The ALTHEA study is talking to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to find out what mental health support they need most. Through focus groups and surveys, researchers hope to design a digital platform that addresses these unmet needs. The study involves 200 participants and is currently recruiting.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a digital platform that better supports the mental health of cancer patients and their families.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study, not testing a treatment. The findings may not lead to a working digital tool, and results may not apply to all cancer types or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Catalan Institute of Oncology
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Barcelona, Spain
Centre François Baclesse
RECRUITING

Caen, France
European Institute of Oncology
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Milan, Italy, 20141, Italy
National Cancer Institute
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Vilnius, Lithuania
Saarland University
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Homburg, Germany

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