Anxiety and poor sleep may weaken immune defenses in colorectal cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07234682

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at 103 colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy to see if those with anxiety and sleep problems had weaker immune cells and lower quality of life. Researchers measured immune markers like T-cells and NK cells, and compared them between high- and low-symptom groups. The goal was to understand how emotional and sleep health might influence treatment outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hebei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, China

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