A 3-session online tool aims to calm caregivers' fear as cancer advances
NCT ID NCT07752992
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study tests a short, three-session online program designed to help caregivers of people with advanced prostate cancer manage their fear that the cancer will progress. The program teaches techniques like detached mindfulness to help caregivers relate to worrying thoughts in a new way. Researchers are checking whether the program is practical and acceptable to caregivers, and whether it may reduce their fear and anxiety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Conquer Fear Carer Brief, a three-session online psychological intervention using detached mindfulness and attention training techniques
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this brief online program could offer a practical way to help caregivers manage the intense fear that a loved one's cancer may progress, improving their emotional well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief and may not be enough for everyone, and some participants might not find it helpful or could experience temporary discomfort.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Aarhus University
RECRUITINGAarhus, 8000, Denmark
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