Music therapy or talk therapy for anxiety after cancer
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares music therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to see which better reduces anxiety in people who have had cancer. You may be randomly assigned to one of the two therapy programs and will join sessions by video call.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and can speak English or Spanish
- You have had any type of cancer in the past, or you have stable cancer with no signs of it getting worse
- Your anxiety is high enough for this study (a certain screening score of 8 or higher)
- Your anxiety has lasted at least one month
- You can join sessions by Zoom and have a quiet, private place to participate
- You are able and willing to follow study steps, including random assignment to music therapy or CBT
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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