Mind over malignancy: study explores power of positive thinking in cancer fight

NCT ID NCT04020029

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study aimed to see if a cancer patient's mindset—their beliefs about their illness and their body—could affect their quality of life and treatment outcomes. Researchers planned to follow newly diagnosed patients through treatment and test a brief program to encourage helpful mindsets. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.

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Locations

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94304, United States

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