Medical hypnosis to reduce anxiety during cancer radiotherapy
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests whether medical hypnosis can help people feel less anxious while they receive radiation treatment for cancer. It targets adults who have moderate to very high anxiety right after treatment planning.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have cancer that is localized or has spread (solid tumors).
- You are about to start radiotherapy for the first time during this follow-up (no radiotherapy started before joining).
- Your planned radiotherapy includes at least 15 sessions.
- You score high on an anxiety questionnaire (STAI-Y score 46 or higher).
- You can participate in French and you have no major hearing problem; you must be able to attend follow-ups and study procedures.
- You are not pregnant and not breastfeeding.
- You do not have a psychiatric condition that requires antidepressant or antipsychotic medication.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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