Is 'Watch and Wait' really 'Worry and Wait'? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07173790
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how the 'watch and wait' approach affects the quality of life of people with slow-growing lymphomas like CLL and follicular lymphoma. Researchers will ask 250 Korean patients to fill out questionnaires about their well-being and anxiety. The goal is to understand if monitoring without treatment causes emotional distress, especially in Asian populations where data is limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that watchful waiting causes significant distress, leading to better support or earlier treatment decisions for patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures patient experiences and cannot prove whether watchful waiting is harmful or beneficial.
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Locations
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Korea UniversityKorea University Guro Hospital
Seoul, Guro-gu, 08308, South Korea
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Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, Gangnam-gu, 06351, South Korea
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, Jongno-gu, South Korea
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The Catholic University of Korea
Seoul, Seocho-gu, 06591, South Korea