Talking therapy may restore dignity in final months of cancer
NCT ID NCT06105359
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a talking therapy called dignity therapy can improve feelings of dignity and self-esteem in people with end-stage cancer. 48 patients were randomly assigned to receive either dignity therapy or usual care. The therapy involved five sessions discussing personal questions to help patients reflect on their lives. The goal was to see if this approach could ease emotional distress and improve quality of life in the final months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
dignity therapy (a structured psychological intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help terminally ill cancer patients feel more dignified and improve their self-esteem.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is supportive and carries no physical risks, but its benefits may be modest.
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Locations
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Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi
Konya, 42080, Turkey (Türkiye)