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

NCT ID NCT07147205

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PSYCHOTHERAPY

Contacts and locations

Locations

MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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