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Writing away the stress: online sessions aim to ease cancer caregiver burden

NCT ID NCT05859880

Symptom relief Sponsor: Arizona State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether four online group writing sessions could improve mood and quality of life for people caring for a loved one with cancer. One hundred caregivers were randomly assigned to either start writing right away or wait. Researchers measured changes in distress, quality of life, depression, and stress.

What this could mean

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Active substance
expressive writing intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help cancer caregivers feel less distressed and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation. The intervention is behavioral, so results may vary widely and may not apply to all caregivers.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Self-identify as informal caregiver for an adult (age 18+) diagnosed with stage II-IV breast, ovarian, prostate, colon, rectal, or lung cancer within the past 2 years * English speaking and comprehending * Access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone and Wireless Fidelity (WIFI) to complete surveys and participate in videoconference-based expressive writing sessions Exclusion Criteria: -Caregiver for pediatric cancer patient

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Distress, emotional Quality of life

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cancer Support Community Arizona

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States

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