Emotional toll of radiotherapy: study tracks distress to improve cancer care

NCT ID NCT07698782

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Chulabhorn Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This observational study follows cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy to understand how psychological distress changes over time and whether it affects clinical outcomes like missed appointments or hospitalizations. Participants complete weekly surveys rating their distress and listing specific problems. The goal is to identify which patients are at highest risk for severe distress, such as those with advanced cancer or certain types of health insurance.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify which cancer patients need extra support during radiotherapy, potentially improving their treatment experience and outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all cancer patients or healthcare settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Treatment Adherence and Compliance

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

CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGONING RADIOTHERAPY CLINICAL OUTCOMES PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS

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Locations

Chulabhorn Hospital

Bangkok, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand

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