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Can online therapy ease the mental toll of cancer? mayo clinic investigates

NCT ID NCT06246955

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether virtual group therapy based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion practices can improve psychological well-being in cancer patients. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will enroll 200 adults with cancer who are experiencing stress. Participants attend online group sessions and complete surveys about their distress, flexibility, and quality of life. The goal is to see if this approach helps patients live more fully despite their diagnosis.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Group therapy sessions (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and compassion-based therapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, scalable way to help cancer patients feel less distressed and more psychologically flexible.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage behavioral study with no control group, so results may not be definitive or generalizable. Benefits depend on patient engagement.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being an adult (18 years or older) * Being a patient of Mayo Clinic Arizona * Having a cancer diagnosis, having treatment planning in progress, undergoing cancer-related treatment, or having completed cancer within the past 2 years (in recent survivorship * Experiencing stress or challenges related to cancer and having treatment goals that align with the purpose of the group * Having self reported proficiency to read/write/speak English * Expressing interest and commitment to attend all six virtual group sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Patients' inability to take part in and benefit from the virtual group therapy based on clinical judgment of the psychosocial oncology team member who completes the psychosocial evaluation, which may include having active suicidal or homicidal intent, experiencing uncontrolled psychotic symptoms, having untreated personality disorder/characteristics that are likely disturbing in a group setting, and/or having moderate to severe cognitive impairments

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Arizona

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    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

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