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Talking it out: brief sessions may ease lung cancer Survivors' transition

NCT ID NCT05087251

Symptom relief Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a few counseling sessions can improve quality of life for adults who have just finished lung cancer treatment with the goal of cure. One group gets five sessions focused on coping skills and social support; the other gets one session with referrals. Researchers will track changes in quality of life, fear of cancer returning, and symptoms over time.

What this could mean

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Active substance
psychoeducational counseling sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, non-drug way to help lung cancer survivors feel better emotionally and socially after treatment ends.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is brief and may not produce lasting improvements.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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

Started

Sep 2021

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

21 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 21 or older * Able to read and respond in English * Diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer or small cell lung cancer * Documented curative treatment plan including systemic therapy +/- radiation and +/- surgery * Completed cancer treatment within past 3 weeks * If final treatment is systemic therapy +/- radiation: within 3 weeks after cancer care team determination that treatment is complete * If final treatment is surgery: within 3 weeks after hospital discharge following surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Comorbid health condition that would interfere with study participation * Current participation in cognitive behavioral therapy treatment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm non-small cell lung carcinoma small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Lung cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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