New support program aims to ease emotional burden of advanced cancer

NCT ID NCT07639268

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tests a support program called CASA for people with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The program includes five counseling sessions to help with spiritual well-being and emotional distress. Researchers will enroll 124 participants to see if the program is helpful and practical.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: support program (CASA)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a practical way to improve emotional and spiritual well-being for advanced cancer patients and their caregivers.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to everyone. The program may not show clear benefits or could feel burdensome to some participants.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer metastatic malignant neoplasm neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER (ADVANCED STAGE) CAREGIVERS PATIENTS STAGE III CANCER STAGE IV CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ponce Health Science University

Ponce, PR, 00716, Puerto Rico

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