New therapy aims to ease cancer Survivors' fear of return

NCT ID NCT06676228

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study adapted a 6-session behavioral therapy called FORT for Turkish breast and ovarian cancer survivors to help them manage fear of cancer recurrence. Researchers worked with 100 participants to translate and test the therapy, measuring changes in fear, anxiety, and quality of life. The goal is to provide a culturally suitable tool to support survivors' mental health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Maltepe University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Fear of cancer recurrence therapy (FORT) - a 6-session behavioral intervention

What this could lead to

If successful, this culturally adapted therapy could provide an effective way to reduce fear of cancer recurrence and improve mental well-being for Turkish cancer survivors.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed cultural adaptation study with 100 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy's long-term benefits beyond 6 months are not yet known.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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