Talking it out: psychotherapy shows promise for depressed breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06546787
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether interpersonal psychotherapy (a type of talk therapy) could help breast cancer patients who are at risk for depression. Forty-two patients with stage II or III breast cancer took part. The therapy aimed to lower depression scores and improve how patients manage emotions and feel supported by others. Results are expected to show whether this approach can be a helpful addition to cancer care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- interpersonal psychotherapy (talk therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this therapy could offer a non-drug way to ease depression and boost emotional well-being in breast cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The therapy requires time and internet access, which may limit its use.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Koc University
Istanbul, Nursing Department, 34020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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