Focused ACT for advanced cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a counseling program called Focused ACT (FACT) to help patients with advanced cancer cope with stress and death anxiety. It involves talking with a counselor about important areas of your life.
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Who can take part
- You have advanced cancer (solid tumor or blood cancer) and have tried at least one previous cancer treatment.
- You are followed by the Supportive Care Outpatient Service.
- You speak English and can give written permission to join.
- You are willing to take part in a stress and coping program and talk about 1–2 important life areas.
- You have at least moderate death anxiety (score of 25 or higher on a special questionnaire).
- You have access to Zoom on a device for video counseling.
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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