Behavioral activation for depression in colon cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a talking therapy called behavioral activation to help people with colon cancer feel less depressed and have a better quality of life. If you join, you'll learn practical ways to reconnect with activities that matter to you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with colon cancer.
- You live in Region Västmanland (the study area in Sweden).
- You are able to understand and follow the program in the language it's given (likely Swedish).
- You are not currently struggling with alcohol or substance use.
- You do not have severe mental health conditions like active suicidal thoughts, psychosis, severe depression, or a past manic episode.
- You have not started antidepressants within the last month and are not currently in psychological therapy.
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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