Bell ringing may ease distressing memories of cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT02970617
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether ringing a bell on the last day of radiation therapy helps cancer patients remember their treatment as less distressing. 82 patients took part. Researchers compared distress memory scores between those who rang a bell and those who did not.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ringing a bell
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple ritual could help cancer patients feel less distressed when remembering their treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase designation. The benefit may be minimal or not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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