Talking therapy for depression and anxiety in liver cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of talking therapy (called cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT) can help people with liver cancer who also feel depressed or anxious. It aims to improve your mood and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with liver cancer (found through tests or imaging).
- You feel depressed or anxious most of the time (scoring above a certain level on a standard questionnaire).
- You are not currently in another talk therapy or counseling study.
- You are not on hormone therapy or long-term antibiotics.
- You do not have an autoimmune or inflammatory disease (like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis).
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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