Can talk therapy ease existential distress in advanced cancer?

NCT ID NCT05520281

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested a short-term talk therapy (psychodynamic psychotherapy) for 24 adults with advanced solid tumors and high emotional distress. The goal was to see if the therapy is safe, acceptable, and feasible. Researchers measured side effects, drop-out rates, and how well therapists followed the treatment plan.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinical Institute for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Düsseldorf

    Düsseldorf, 40225, Germany

  • Institute of Social Work, University of Kassel

    Kassel, 34127, Germany

  • Psychosomatics, Psychotherapy and Psychooncology, Medicine II, University of Würzburg

    Würzburg, 97080, Germany

  • University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf, Department of Medical Psychology

    Hamburg, 20246, Germany

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