New training aims to help cancer caregivers support Patients' emotional needs
NCT ID NCT02730039
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study trains 350 cancer care providers in Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy, a method to help patients find meaning and cope with cancer. Providers attend a two-day workshop, followed by calls and webinars, and are assessed on their skills for one year. The goal is to improve how clinicians support patients' emotional and spiritual well-being.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy training program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this training could help cancer care providers better support patients' emotional and spiritual well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage training study focused on provider skills, not patient outcomes. It may not directly improve patient care or survival.
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States