Nurses bring therapy to homebound cancer patients
NCT ID NCT05495737
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study trains home-care nurses to deliver a short, meaning-centered psychotherapy to cancer patients who are homebound. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life. The trial involves 81 participants and focuses on training nurses and testing the therapy's effectiveness.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP-PC) delivered by nurses
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical way to offer psychological support to homebound cancer patients, potentially reducing distress and improving their sense of meaning and well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (81 participants) focused on feasibility and training, not yet proving the therapy works. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Visiting Nurse Service of NY
New York, New York, 10021, United States