Inner strength boosts morale in elderly cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07625904
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a one-month program designed to build inner strength in elderly cancer patients who were feeling demoralized. 66 patients took part, with half receiving the program plus standard care and the other half receiving standard care alone. The goal was to see if the program could reduce feelings of demoralization, anxiety, and depression.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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66 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 60 years * Diagnosis of a malignant tumor confirmed by pathological biopsy or imaging, in accordance with the Diagnosis and Treatment Specifications for Malignant Tumors * Fulfillment of the diagnostic criteria for demoralization syndrome, described as a score \> 30 on the Chinese version of the Demoralization Scale (DS) * Clear consciousness, with the capability to communicate effectively or complete questionnaires, and no evidence of cognitive impairment * Voluntary participation with signed informed consent * Expected survival ≥ 3 months, without vital organs' severe dysfunction, including the liver, kidneys, or heart Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of psychiatric disorders, severe cognitive impairment, aphasia, or other conditions that would interfere with participation in the intervention or assessments * Severe complications, cachexia, or rapidly progressing disease * Receipt of psychological interventions or psychotropic medications within the previous month * Transfer to another hospital, withdrawal from the study, or loss to follow-up during the study period * A history of alcohol or drug dependence
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, 100076, China
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