Can a short therapy ease depression in advanced cancer?
NCT ID NCT07355153
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a short talking therapy called CALM for advanced cancer patients with depression. It involved 90 people in Korea and aimed to see if the therapy was practical and helpful. The therapy focuses on managing symptoms, relationships, and finding meaning.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical way to ease depression and existential distress in people with advanced cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study in one country, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may not significantly improve depression in larger trials.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital
Daegu, 41404, South Korea
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Kyungpook National University Hospital
Daegu, 41944, South Korea