Can zoom therapy ease Cancer's emotional toll? new study tests Meaning-Centered groups

NCT ID NCT07147205

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

Summary

This study is testing whether a virtual, 8-session group therapy program can help cancer patients find meaning and reduce emotional distress. Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center will enroll 72 adults with a history of cancer. Participants will attend weekly 90-minute sessions over Zoom led by a psychologist.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Meaning-Centered Group Psychotherapy (MCGP)

What this could lead to

If this works, it could provide a practical, virtual therapy option to help cancer patients cope with emotional distress and improve their quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is supportive, not a treatment for cancer itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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