Can talk therapy and symptom tracking ease the trauma of leukemia?
NCT ID NCT04224974
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 42 times
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.
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Juravinski Cancer Centre at Hamilton Health Sciences
RECRUITINGHamilton, Ontario, L8V 5C2, Canada
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Kingston Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITINGKingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Canada
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Odette Cancer Centre
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada
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University Health Network
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada
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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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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