Talk therapy for distress in advanced melanoma
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study is testing whether a type of talk therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) can help improve quality of life, including mental health, for people recently diagnosed with advanced melanoma. It is designed to understand and reduce cancer-related distress.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have stage III or IV melanoma
- You were diagnosed with stage III or IV melanoma within the last 2 months
- You can read English well enough to fill out a survey and understand the consent form
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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