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Can a Self-Help model ease cancer Patients' distress?

NCT ID NCT06674499

Symptom relief Sponsor: Xingchen Peng Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a self-help rehabilitation model for people with head and neck cancer who are feeling anxious or depressed. Participants are randomly assigned to either the self-help program or standard care. The program includes three therapy sessions over eight weeks, led by a trained nurse. Researchers measure changes in emotional distress and quality of life using questionnaires and blood tests.

What this could mean

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Active substance
self-help rehabilitation model based on cognitive-behavioral therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, therapist-guided program to help cancer patients manage anxiety and depression during recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 144 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

144 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2024

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pathologically diagnosed with head and neck malignancy. * Experiencing psychological distress. * Aged between 18 and 70 years. * Patients scheduled to receive antitumor treatment in a day hospital or outpatient setting. * ECOG performance status score of 0-2. * Patients voluntarily participate, fully understand, and are able to independently complete the questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * A history of other malignancies within the past 5 years. * A history of any mental illness, including but not limited to: generalized anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, panic disorder, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder. * Patients currently receiving other psychological treatments or taking psychiatric medications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Head and neck cancer Psychotherapy Rehabilitation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • WestChina Hospital

    Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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