Sophrology: a new way to calm radiation anxiety?

NCT ID NCT07652060

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Clinique Pasteur Lanroze Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether sophrology, a relaxation technique using gentle movements, breathing, and positive visualization, can reduce anxiety in cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Fifty-four adults with various cancers will be offered sophrology sessions during their treatment. Researchers will measure anxiety levels with a standard questionnaire to see if this mind-body approach helps patients feel calmer and cope better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: sophrology (relaxation and visualization exercises)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and improve quality of life for cancer patients during radiation therapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of sophrology are subjective and hard to measure, and the trial hasn't started yet.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RADIATION THERAPY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clinique Pasteur Lanroze

Brest, 29000, France

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