Faith and meaning: a new support approach for muslim cancer patients

NCT ID NCT04435444

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a support program designed to help Muslim patients with stage III or IV cancer find meaning and cope with their illness. Participants attend up to three counseling sessions that blend spiritual and psychological support. The goal is to see if this faith-based approach improves well-being and quality of life compared to standard patient education materials.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Masterful supportive care (faith-based counseling sessions)
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could offer a culturally tailored way to help Muslim patients with advanced cancer find meaning and cope better.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 19 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention may not provide more benefit than standard support materials.

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Conditions

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cancer

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ADVANCED CANCER

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Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, New York, 10065, United States

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