Talking therapy shows promise for brain cancer distress

NCT ID NCT06180460

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a therapy called Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) to see if it helps people with brain cancer feel less distressed. 60 adults with brain tumors or brain metastases who had high depression or death anxiety took part. The study measured how many people joined, stayed, and completed questionnaires, and whether they found the therapy helpful. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and acceptable for this group.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer brain neoplasm breast cancer breast neoplasm colonic neoplasm diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the central nervous system kidney cancer lung neoplasm malignant colon neoplasm melanoma metastatic malignant neoplasm metastatic malignant neoplasm in the brain metastatic melanoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States