Can talk therapy and symptom tracking ease the trauma of leukemia?

NCT ID NCT04224974

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a program called EASE that combines psychological support with regular symptom checks and early access to palliative care. Researchers want to see if it reduces traumatic stress and physical symptoms in people newly diagnosed with acute leukemia. Half of the 266 participants will get usual care, and half will get usual care plus the EASE program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Emotion and Symptom-focused Engagement (EASE) intervention combining psychotherapy with symptom screening and palliative care referral
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a proven way to reduce emotional distress and physical symptoms for people newly diagnosed with acute leukemia.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention trial, not a drug or cure. Results may show only modest benefits, and the intervention requires trained therapists, limiting widespread use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute leukemia acute leukemia of ambiguous lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia acute myeloid leukemia blast phase chronic myelogenous leukemia, BCR-ABL1 positive

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE LEUKEMIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Juravinski Cancer Centre at Hamilton Health Sciences
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Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 5C2, Canada
Kingston Health Sciences Centre
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Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Canada
Odette Cancer Centre
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Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
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Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada
University Health Network
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Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada

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