Art therapy for anxiety and sleep in colorectal cancer patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares virtual and in-person art therapy to help reduce anxiety, improve psychological well-being, and enhance sleep quality for people with colorectal cancer who are receiving chemotherapy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
- You are receiving outpatient chemotherapy (the FOLFOX or XELOX regimen).
- You are not currently receiving radiotherapy.
- You can hear and speak normally (no hearing or speech impairments).
- You have no severe psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia, major depression, or bipolar disorder.
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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