Cancer survivors find hope in Peer-Led Self-Management program

NCT ID NCT04537195

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Aarhus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a 7-session, peer-led self-management program for 234 cancer survivors who recently finished treatment with curative intent. The program aims to reduce anxiety and depression by teaching symptom management skills in a group setting. Participants are from central Denmark and must have mild to moderate symptoms to join.

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Active substance: peer-led self-management program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a low-cost, group-based way to help cancer survivors manage anxiety and depression after treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, single-region trial with no blinding, so results may not apply broadly. The program is behavioral, not a drug, so effects may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder cancer Depression depressive disorder neoplasm

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

ANXIETY CANCER DEPRESSION DISTRESS, EMOTIONAL GROUP, PEER NEOPLASMS PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS SELF EFFICACY

Cancer survivors find hope in Peer-Led Self-Management program

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