Talking it out: brief sessions may ease lung cancer Survivors' transition

NCT ID NCT05087251

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a few counseling sessions can improve quality of life for adults who have just finished lung cancer treatment with the goal of cure. One group gets five sessions focused on coping skills and social support; the other gets one session with referrals. Researchers will track changes in quality of life, fear of cancer returning, and symptoms over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: psychoeducational counseling sessions
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, non-drug way to help lung cancer survivors feel better emotionally and socially after treatment ends.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is brief and may not produce lasting improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm non-small cell lung carcinoma small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUNG CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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