Can finding purpose ease Cancer's emotional toll? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07225309

First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests a therapy called Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos (MCP-L) to see if it helps reduce anxiety and depression and improve quality of life in 300 Mexican patients with advanced breast, prostate, colorectal, or thyroid cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to MCP-L or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and researchers will track changes in mood and well-being for up to 3 months. The goal is to find better ways to support emotional health in people facing serious illness.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (INCan)

    Mexico City, Mexico

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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