Can breathing and relaxation exercises ease emotional burden of chronic cancer?

NCT ID NCT07236021

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Université Libre de Bruxelles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests two programs designed to help people recently diagnosed with chronic cancer (like metastatic breast, colorectal, or multiple myeloma) manage their emotions. One program is a guided self-help course with weekly phone support from a psychologist; the other adds group sessions. The study will check if these programs are practical, acceptable, and not too burdensome for patients. It involves 30 participants and focuses on feasibility, not yet on proving the programs work.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Guided self-help intervention (breathing exercises, relaxation, hypnosis, psychoeducation) with weekly psychologist calls
What this could lead to: If this works, it could provide a practical, low-cost way to help people with chronic cancer manage emotional distress and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (30 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all cancer patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emotional Regulation neoplasm plasma cell myeloma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

METASTATIC CANCERS MYELOMA MULTIPLE

Contacts and locations

Locations

H.U.B Institut Jules Bordet
RECRUITING

Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1070, Belgium
Institut Jules Bordet, Hôpital universitaire de Bruxelles
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Brussels, Anderlecht, 1070, Belgium

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