Writing your story may ease cancer distress, tiny study hints

NCT ID NCT06374251

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

Summary

This small study tested whether narrative medicine—using close reading, creative writing, and discussion—can improve well-being in people with digestive system cancers. Eight patients receiving infusional therapy took part. The goal was to see if the approach was feasible and if it could help patients reflect on their lives beyond their illness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digestive system cancer digestive system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States