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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Group sessions to help cancer patients manage stress

Official title: A Non-Randomized Translational Trial of Cognitive Behavioral Cancer Stress Management (CBCSM) and Its Effects on Cancer Distress

Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT06015932 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if group sessions that teach cancer patients how to manage stress can help them feel better mentally and cope with their treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment400 (estimated)
SponsorMayo Clinic
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rochester, Minnesota)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 20, 2017
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2029
Study endsDecember 31, 2029
Registry record updatedJune 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT06015932 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with a cancer diagnosis and moderate distress who are eligible for CBCSM services.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe psychological conditions that prevent participation in group therapy 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 clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral cancer stress management (CBCSM) group sessions in reducing psychological distress among cancer patients. Participants will be assigned to either a group receiving CBCSM or a control group, with both groups completing questionnaires at various follow-up intervals. The study aims to enhance post-traumatic growth, improve self-efficacy in therapy skills, and assess the feasibility of CBCSM in clinical settings, including virtual formats. It also explores differences in outcomes based on disease stage and treatment settings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life for cancer patients.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that cognitive behavioral therapies can effectively reduce distress in cancer patients, suggesting a promising approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

* Eligible for the cognitive behavioral cancer stress management (CBCSM) clinical service
* Cancer diagnosis with predicted survival \> 1 year
* Cancer treatment within past 1 year or treatment planning in progress
* Age \>= 18-years
* Moderate distress screen, indicated by Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) score \>= 14 or clinical judgment
* Written informed research consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to actively participate in and learn from group therapy (e.g., psychotic symptoms, neurological condition, personality pathology) as determined by clinical judgment in clinical consultation (Individual therapy or alternative group therapy will be offered)

Where it's running

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester
    Rochester, Minnesota, United States     Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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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.