Hope-Focused therapy may help young cancer survivors cope

NCT ID NCT06941324

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a short, hope-based therapy called solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) can reduce psychological distress in adolescents and young adults who have had cancer. About 60 survivors aged 15-39 with mild to moderate distress will receive either SFBT or enhanced usual care. The goal is to see if SFBT improves emotional well-being and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT-C)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a short, hope-based therapy option to ease anxiety and depression in young cancer survivors.

What could go wrong

This is a small early-stage trial (60 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may not outperform usual care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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