What Impact Does an Initial Psycho-oncological Contact Have on People With Cancer?

Sponsor
Lindenhofgruppe AG
Study ID
NCT07544446
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Cancer
  • Psycho-Oncology

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • initial psycho-oncological contact — OTHER
    initial psycho-oncological contact and 3 months follow-up contact
  • Standard — OTHER
    current standard of care psycho-oncological support according to local processes

Study Details

When diagnosed with cancer, patients or their relatives may, if they wish, on the recommendation of the treatment team and/or in cases of high stress, seek psycho-oncological support. This study investigates whether an initial consultation with a psycho-oncological specialist reduces anxiety and depression, improves quality of life, and whether patients subsequently make greater use of support services. Participants will be randomised, meaning they will be assigned to groups at random to ensure that the results are comparable. In the intervention group, participants will receive a detailed initial consultation with a psycho-oncology specialist and standard treatment. In the control group, participants receive standard treatment. To gather results, questionnaires are administered at regular intervals (at the start, after 3 and 6 months). The study lasts a total of 6 months. The study was developed by patients. It is being conducted simultaneously at several hospitals.

Key Dates

First listed
Apr 22, 2026
Start date
Aug 25, 2026
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2028
Completion
Dec 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
148 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Initial psycho-oncological contact
    Participants in the Intervention Arm will be contacted by a psycho-oncological counsellor. The study intervention is a 45 minutes initial psycho-oncological counselling and 3 months follow-up contact.
  • Active Comparator: Standard
    Participants in the Control Arm will receive current standard of care psycho- oncological support according to local processes.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in anxiety and depression [ Time Frame: 6 months follow-up ]

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