Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up Women only

Exploring how psychological stress affects breast cancer treatment outcomes

Official title: The Association of Psychological Stress with the Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Therapy in Breast Cancer

Run by Shengjing Hospital · NCT06690645 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how stress and emotions like anxiety and depression might affect how well chemotherapy works for people with breast cancer who are just starting treatment.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment840 (estimated)
SponsorShengjing Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Shenyang, Liaoning)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 15, 2024
Main results expectedAugust 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 15, 2024
Trial IDNCT06690645 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include treatment-naive adults aged 18 and older with a confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer who are about to receive neoadjuvant therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with concurrent acute or chronic psychiatric disorders or those who have received antidepressant or anti-anxiety therapy within the past month may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the relationship between psychological stress and the effectiveness of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. It focuses on treatment-naive individuals who have a confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer and are set to receive standard neoadjuvant therapy. The study aims to assess how factors such as anxiety and depression may influence the therapeutic response, given that emotional distress is prevalent among cancer patients. By understanding these dynamics, the research seeks to shed light on the potential impact of psychological factors on cancer treatment outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies that consider psychological well-being in breast cancer patients.

How similar studies have gone: While the role of psychological factors in cancer treatment is increasingly recognized, this specific investigation into their association with neoadjuvant therapy efficacy in breast cancer is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 1.Age ≥ 18 years; 2.Histological and/or cytological diagnosis of breast cancer; 3.Treatment niave patients; 4.To receive standard neoadjuvant therapy; 5.Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1; 6.Presence of at least one measurable lesion according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Advanced Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1) ; 7.Informed and agreed to participate in the study;

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1\. Breast cancer has not been confirmed through histological or cytological examinations.

  2.Other breast cancer conditions that do not receive neoadjuvant therapy. 3.Combined with other malignant tumors. 4.Concurrent acute or chronic psychiatric disorders, along with having received antidepressant or anti-anxiety therapy within the past month.

  5.Participants must not have engaged in any other clinical trials in the past month, unless those trials are observational or non-interventional in nature.

Where it's running

  • Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University
    Shenyang, Liaoning, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.