AI chatbot aims to ease cancer Patients' trauma
NCT ID NCT07583069
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a specially designed AI chatbot can lower anxiety and trauma-related distress in adults recently diagnosed with cancer. Participants will use the chatbot for 12 weeks and complete surveys about their feelings and needs. The goal is to see if this digital tool offers extra emotional support beyond standard care.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 62 people
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Jul 2026
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Jan 2027
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years of age, * Able to speak and understand Turkish, * Without any cognitive, visual, or auditory impairments, * Diagnosed with cancer within the last month (Stage I, II, and III) (regardless of cancer type), * Have started active cancer treatment, * Have access to a digital device and the internet, * Volunteer to participate in the study will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients participating in another simultaneous psychosocial/digital intervention study, * Patients diagnosed with advanced stage (Stage IV) cancer, in the terminal phase and with metastases, * Patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, depression and anxiety disorders will be excluded.
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