Online happiness classes may ease cancer Survivors' worst fears

NCT ID NCT07657728

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Golestan University of Medical sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether an 8-week online positive psychology program could help women who finished breast cancer treatment feel less afraid of the cancer coming back. 38 women took part, with half attending weekly group sessions on gratitude, optimism, and savoring good moments. The goal was to see if these techniques could lower their fear scores compared to women who received no extra support.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Positive Psychology-Based Educational Program
What this could lead to: If it works, this program could offer a simple, non-drug way to help breast cancer survivors manage their fear of the cancer coming back.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, completed trial with only 38 participants. The results may not apply to all women, and the effect might be short-lived or not better than other support methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER RECURRENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mirdamad Clinic

Gorgan, Golestan Province, Iran

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