Can simple positive activities boost Well-Being in cancer care?

NCT ID NCT05203614

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether engaging in positive activities can improve emotional well-being and quality of life for Asian American cancer patients and their caregivers. Participants, who are within a year of a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment, along with their caregivers, will be assigned to different activity groups. The trial measures changes in stress, mood, and overall health to see if these activities offer meaningful benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Positive activities (behavioral intervention) delivered via questionnaires
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve emotional well-being and quality of life for cancer patients and their caregivers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, and its benefits may vary widely among individuals.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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