Talking therapy for existential distress in advanced cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares a short-term psychodynamic therapy (ORPHYS) with usual care for people with advanced cancer who are struggling with existential distress, such as loss of hope, fear of death, or loneliness. It aims to see if this therapy can help improve emotional well-being.
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Who can take part
- You have advanced cancer (stage III/IV solid tumor or advanced blood cancer).
- You are physically well enough to have therapy as an outpatient.
- You experience significant existential distress like losing hope, feeling demoralized, fearing the future, death anxiety, loneliness, or having death wishes.
- You are not currently in another psychotherapy or psycho-oncological treatment.
- You can speak and read German well enough to fill out questionnaires.
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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