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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

How doctors' behaviors affect distress during radiation therapy

Official title: Impact of Physician Behavior on Cancer Distress

Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT07325006 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study will see if certain physician behaviors during radiation therapy change how much distress adults with cancer experience.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorMayo Clinic
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Rochester, Minnesota)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 24, 2025
Main results expectedNovember 30, 2030
Study endsNovember 30, 2030
Registry record updatedJuly 7, 2026
Trial IDNCT07325006 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (18+) with a cancer diagnosis who are currently receiving radiation therapy or completed radiation within the past month at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, can read and write English, and have email and Mayo Clinic patient portal access.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not undergoing radiation, were only seen in consultation without a radiation recommendation, cannot read English, lack email or portal access, or receive care outside Mayo Clinic Rochester are unlikely to benefit.

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 enrolls adults with cancer who are currently receiving radiation therapy or completed it within the last month at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Participants who can read English and have Mayo Clinic patient portal access will report their experiences with physician behaviors and their distress levels via email or portal-based questionnaires. Researchers will analyze associations between reported clinician behaviors, other treatment-related factors, and patient-reported distress. No changes to clinical care are made as part of the study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could guide physician communication and clinic practices to reduce distress for patients receiving radiation therapy.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research shows clinician communication and behavior can affect patient distress in cancer care, though this specific observational focus during radiation at Mayo Clinic is relatively narrow.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult (age 18+ years old)
* Must have a diagnosis of neoplasm
* Must be actively undergoing radiation therapy (RT) or have completed RT within the last month at Mayo Clinic in Rochester
* Able to read and write in English
* Must have email and Mayo Clinic patient portal access

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who have not yet started RT
* Patients who have been seen in consultation but not recommended for radiation

Where it's running

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

Study contacts

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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.