Can prayer and meditation extend life in advanced cancer? new trial seeks answers
NCT ID NCT07290491
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding chaplain-led spiritual care or psychotherapy/meditation to usual palliative care can help people with advanced, incurable cancer live longer and have a better quality of life. About 854 adults with metastatic cancer and a life expectancy of one year or less will take part. Participants will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus one of the two added supports.
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Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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