Can talk therapy ease the mental toll of melanoma? new study aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT07379138

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study follows 350 people with stage III-IV melanoma during their first two years after diagnosis to understand how their quality of life and mental health change. It also tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for cancer distress (CBT-C) can help reduce stress, improve sleep, and ease daily struggles. The goal is to create benchmarks for better survivorship care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: cognitive behavioral therapy for cancer distress (CBT-C)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a standard way to support mental health and quality of life for melanoma survivors.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational and behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply to all survivors, and CBT-C may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

melanoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MELANOMA

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Locations

Mayo Clinic in Rochester
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Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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