New coaching program aims to help brain tumor patients cope

NCT ID NCT05976490

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a support program called NeuroPathways for people recently diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The program includes an information guide and four one-on-one coaching sessions to help patients cope. Researchers want to see if the program is practical and helpful for patients. About 50 participants will take surveys and some will give feedback in interviews.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Information guide and one-on-one coaching sessions
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a practical support program to help brain tumor patients cope better after diagnosis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 50 participants. It is not designed to prove medical benefit, only whether the program is acceptable and doable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer glioma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COPING SKILLS GLIOMA MALIGNANT BRAIN TUMOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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