Do your Doctor's words affect your cancer stress? mayo clinic investigates
NCT ID NCT07325006
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This Mayo Clinic study looks at how doctors' actions and other factors during radiation treatment affect distress levels in cancer patients. Researchers will survey 5,000 adults with cancer to find out which physician behaviors increase or lessen distress. The goal is to improve patient care by understanding what helps or hurts emotionally during treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors learn which behaviors reduce or increase distress in cancer patients, leading to better communication and care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only gathers opinions and cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all cancer patients.
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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