Spiritual support may ease anxiety in advanced cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07176559
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
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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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IU Health Arnett Hospital
Lafayette, Indiana, 47905, United States
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IU Health Joe and Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center
Carmel, Indiana, 46032, United States
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Indiana University Melvin & Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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