Could a single doctor visit reduce cancer distress?
NCT ID NCT07673731
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether a structured survivorship care visit, conducted early in cancer treatment, can help reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life. Adults with any type of cancer who report significant distress will meet with a physician assistant to discuss their emotional, physical, and practical needs. Participants complete questionnaires about distress and quality of life before the visit and again two weeks and one month afterward to track any changes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
structured survivorship care visit
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could become a standard way to address emotional distress early in cancer care, improving patients' well-being during treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to all cancer patients. The benefit may be minimal or not last beyond one month.
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Locations
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Ellis Medicine/Roswell Park Medical Oncology
Schenectady, New York, 12308, United States