Spiritual care or therapy for advanced cancer patients
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial compares the effects of adding spiritual care or psychotherapy to standard palliative care for patients with advanced cancer that cannot be cured. It aims to see if these extra supports improve quality of life and emotional well-being.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a cancer that has spread and is not curable, with a life expectancy of one year or less.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are able to attend scheduled visits and follow the study plan.
- You do not have a serious mental health condition or substance abuse problem that would prevent you from participating.
- You are not pregnant (if you are a woman of childbearing age).
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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