Improving depression in terminal cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program to help improve depression in people with terminal cancer. It aims to see if the program can improve your mood and quality of life during this difficult time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 20 years old.
- You must have a diagnosis of terminal cancer, with a life expectancy of less than 6 months.
- You must be able to understand and answer questions from the research team.
- You must not have participated in other research studies within the past month or during this trial.
- You must not have suicidal thoughts.
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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