Can talk therapy ease existential distress in advanced cancer?
NCT ID NCT05520281
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested a short-term talk therapy (psychodynamic psychotherapy) for 24 adults with advanced solid tumors and high emotional distress. The goal was to see if the therapy is safe, acceptable, and feasible. Researchers measured side effects, drop-out rates, and how well therapists followed the treatment plan.
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Locations
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Clinical Institute for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, 40225, Germany
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Institute of Social Work, University of Kassel
Kassel, 34127, Germany
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Psychosomatics, Psychotherapy and Psychooncology, Medicine II, University of Würzburg
Würzburg, 97080, Germany
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University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf, Department of Medical Psychology
Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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