NCT07544446: Randomised Study of Psycho-Oncological Initial Consultation for Cancer Patients
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NCT07544446 is a randomised controlled trial registered on ClinicalTrials.gov investigating whether an initial consultation with a psycho-oncological specialist reduces anxiety, depression, and improves quality of life in cancer patients compared to standard treatment alone. The study, developed by patients, will follow 276 participants over 6 months with assessments at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. The intervention group receives a detailed initial consultation with a psycho-oncology specialist plus standard treatment; the control group receives standard treatment only. The study is being conducted simultaneously at multiple hospitals.
“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.”
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NCT07544446 is a newly registered randomised controlled trial examining the impact of an initial psycho-oncological consultation on cancer patients. Participants are randomised to receive either an initial consultation with a psycho-oncology specialist plus standard treatment, or standard treatment alone. The study evaluates anxiety, depression, quality of life, and subsequent use of support services at 3-month and 6-month intervals.
Healthcare providers and researchers studying psycho-oncology interventions should note this patient-developed trial design. Hospitals conducting similar psychosocial oncology programs may find the study outcomes relevant to their support service utilisation patterns. The randomised design and 6-month duration provide moderate-quality evidence potential for future clinical practice guidelines.
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What Impact Does an Initial Psycho-oncological Contact Have on People With Cancer?
N/A NCT07544446 Kind: NA Apr 22, 2026
Abstract
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.
Conditions: Cancer, Psycho-Oncology
Interventions: initial psycho-oncological contact, Standard
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