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

NCT ID NCT04537195

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.

What this could mean

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

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dep. Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital

    Aarhus, 8000, Denmark

  • Dep. Oncology, Regional Hospital West Jutland

    Herning, 7400, Denmark