Spiritual care support for advanced cancer patients
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether spiritual care from a chaplain helps people with advanced cancer. If you belong to a faith community and haven't seen a healthcare chaplain recently, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You have been told your cancer is advanced (stage 4 or incurable).
- You are part of a religious group or faith community.
- You speak English well enough to talk with the study team.
- You have not received spiritual care from a hospital chaplain in the last 2 months.
- You are well enough to take part in conversations and activities.
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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