Can stress shorten life in brain cancer? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05431348

First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at whether stress levels (measured by heart rate, sleep, and stress questionnaires) affect survival and quality of life in 42 people with glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer. Participants wore a smartwatch during chemoradiation treatment. The goal was to see if stress is linked to how long patients live or how long the cancer stays under control.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maastricht Radiation Oncology (Maastro)

    Maastricht, Limburg, 6229ET, Netherlands

  • Verbeeten Insitute Tilburg

    Tilburg, Netherlands

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