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Talking it out: psychotherapy shows promise for depressed breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06546787

Symptom relief Sponsor: Koç University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether interpersonal psychotherapy (a type of talk therapy) could help breast cancer patients who are at risk for depression. Forty-two patients with stage II or III breast cancer took part. The therapy aimed to lower depression scores and improve how patients manage emotions and feel supported by others. Results are expected to show whether this approach can be a helpful addition to cancer care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
interpersonal psychotherapy (talk therapy)
What this could lead to
If effective, this therapy could offer a non-drug way to ease depression and boost emotional well-being in breast cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The therapy requires time and internet access, which may limit its use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Includes Criteria * Ability to communicate in Turkish * Diagnosed with Stage-II and Stage-III breast cancer * Continuing outpatient treatment * Four points on the Primary Care Depression Screening Scale * Internet connection * Has a phone that can use the zoom app to continue conversations to be * To be able to use the Zoom app Exclusion Criteria * Being a pediatric oncology/hematology patient * Diagnosed with stage -IV breast cancer * Taking psychopharmacological medication * To have received KIPT within the last year

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma breast neoplasm Depression Emotional Regulation

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast cancer patients diagnosed

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Koc University

    Istanbul, Nursing Department, 34020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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