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NCT05679518 Managing Fear of Cancer Progression Metacognition-based Vs Supportive-expressive Based Approaches

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NCT ID NCT05679518
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The University of Hong Kong
Condition Advanced or Metastatic Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 284 participants
Start Date 2023-12-20
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
ConquerFear interventionCALM interventionBasic Cancer Care

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 284 participants in total. It began in 2023-12-20 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The present study aims to conduct a randomized controlled trial to assess the effect of CALM intervention and ConquerFear intervention on fear of cancer progression among Chinese patients diagnosed with advanced cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Cantonese- or Mandarin-speaking Chinese patients recently diagnosed with advanced or metastatic (i.e. stage III or IV) cancer * are the age of 18 years or above Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with major communication difficulties * are being unwilling or unable to commit 6 psychotherapy sessions

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Danielle Wing Lam Ng, PhD

✉ dwlng@hku.hk

📞 +852 39179897

Principal Investigator

Wendy Wing Tak Lam, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05679518 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Advanced or Metastatic Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05679518 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05679518 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at dwlng@hku.hk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05679518 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05679518 clinical trial?

NCT05679518 is sponsored by The University of Hong Kong. The principal investigator is Wendy Wing Tak Lam, PhD at School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong. The trial plans to enroll 284 participants.

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