Spiritual support may ease anxiety in advanced cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07176559

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study tests whether spiritual care sessions can improve spiritual wellbeing, reduce anxiety and depression, and increase satisfaction with care for people with stage IV lung or gastrointestinal cancer. About 36 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either spiritual care or informational support. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for patients facing advanced cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • IU Health Arnett Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Lafayette, Indiana, 47905, United States

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  • IU Health Joe and Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Carmel, Indiana, 46032, United States

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  • Indiana University Melvin & Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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  • Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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