Can breathing and relaxation exercises ease emotional burden of chronic cancer?
NCT ID NCT07236021
First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This pilot study tests two programs designed to help people recently diagnosed with chronic cancer (like metastatic breast, colorectal, or multiple myeloma) manage their emotions. One program is a guided self-help course with weekly phone support from a psychologist; the other adds group sessions. The study will check if these programs are practical, acceptable, and not too burdensome for patients. It involves 30 participants and focuses on feasibility, not yet on proving the programs work.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Guided self-help intervention (breathing exercises, relaxation, hypnosis, psychoeducation) with weekly psychologist calls
What this could lead to
If this works, it could provide a practical, low-cost way to help people with chronic cancer manage emotional distress and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (30 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all cancer patients.
Conditions
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