Talking through grief: study tests family therapy for cancer patients and their loved ones
NCT ID NCT00580515
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested whether family therapy, given while a person is being treated for advanced cancer, helps families communicate and support each other during and after the patient's death. 700 families were randomly assigned to standard care, 6 therapy sessions, or 10 therapy sessions. The goal was to see if therapy reduces depression and improves coping in bereavement.
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Locations
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Beth Israel Hospice Program
New York, New York, 10003, United States
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Calvary Hospital
The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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