New training helps cancer caregivers bring meaning to patients

NCT ID NCT02730039

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study trains doctors, nurses, and other cancer care providers in a special type of therapy called Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP). The goal is to help these clinicians better support cancer patients by focusing on meaning and purpose. About 350 providers will take part in a two-day training and be followed for one year to see how well they learn and use the skills.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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