Talking through tough times: study tests communication skills for cancer couples
NCT ID NCT04590885
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested a program to help couples communicate better when one partner has advanced cancer. About 440 patients and their partners took part, with half receiving communication training and the other half getting general healthy living information. The goal was to see if the training could improve relationship satisfaction and intimacy, and reduce anxiety and depression.
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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