Can a Culturally-Tailored therapy reduce anxiety in advanced cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT07225309

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

Summary

This study tests whether a therapy called Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos (MCP-L) can help reduce anxiety and depression in 300 Latino patients with advanced cancer. Participants receive either MCP-L or standard cognitive behavioral therapy over about 3 months. The goal is to see if focusing on meaning and cultural values improves emotional well-being and quality of life.

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 Psychotherapy for Latinos (MCP-L), a structured 7-session therapy focusing on meaning and coping with advanced cancer

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a culturally tailored therapy to help Latino patients with advanced cancer feel less anxious and depressed.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral intervention study, so results depend on participant engagement and may not apply to all groups. The therapy may not outperform standard CBT.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm cervical carcinoma colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm lung cancer metastatic prostate carcinoma prostate cancer thyroid cancer Thyroid Neoplasms uterine cancer

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (INCan)

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    Mexico City, Mexico

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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