Empathy training for cancer doctors aims to erase lung cancer stigma

NCT ID NCT05456841

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special training program can help cancer doctors communicate more empathetically with lung cancer patients. Many lung cancer patients feel judged or stigmatized during medical visits, which can harm their well-being and care. The training teaches doctors skills to reduce that stigma. Over 1,200 healthcare providers from across the U.S. will participate, and researchers will measure if doctors actually use these new skills in practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUNG CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Advocate Health Care Network
RECRUITING

Libertyville, Illinois, 60048, United States
BAPTIST ALLIANCE - MCI (Data Collection Only)
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33143, United States
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare (Data Collection Only)
RECRUITING

Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320, United States
Fox Chase Cancer Center (Data Collection Only)
RECRUITING

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111, United States
Hackensack Meridian Health (Data collection only)
RECRUITING

Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10065, United States
Munson Healthcare (Data Collection Only)
COMPLETED

Traverse City, Michigan, 49684, United States
Providence St. Joseph Health (Data Collection Only)
COMPLETED

Irvine, California, 92612, United States
Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Data Collection Only)
RECRUITING

Buffalo, New York, 14263-0001, United States
University of Kentucky (Data Collection Only)
COMPLETED

Lexington, Kentucky, 40536-0093, United States
University of Pennsylvania (Data Collection Only)
RECRUITING

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104-4283, United States
Virtua Health (Data Collection Only)
COMPLETED

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 08060, United States

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