A simple talk could ease cancer Patients' anxiety

NCT ID NCT07544446

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Lindenhofgruppe AG Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a single early meeting with a psycho-oncology counselor can reduce anxiety and depression and improve quality of life in people recently diagnosed with cancer. About 148 patients will be randomly assigned to either receive this counseling plus standard care, or standard care alone. The study was designed with patient input and will track outcomes over 6 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: initial psycho-oncological consultation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a simple early counseling session helps cancer patients feel less anxious and depressed and improves their quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage study (148 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The benefit may be small or no different from standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder cancer Depression neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Klinik für Hämatologie und Onkologie Hirs landen Zürich AG

Zurich, 8032, Switzerland
Lindenhofgruppe

Bern, 3012, Switzerland
See-Spital

Horgen, 8810, Switzerland
St. Claraspital

Basel, 4058, Switzerland
University Hospital Insel Gruppe AG

Bern, 3010, Switzerland

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