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Effects of CBT-Based Intervention Among Patients With Liver Cancer
Sponsor: The Nethersole School of Nursing
Summary
This study investigates the effects of a CBT- based intervention on depression, anxiety, immune function, quality of life, and overall survival. It also explores if the effects of the intervention on immune function and quality of life are mediated through the improvements in depression and anxiety among patients with liver cancer.
Official title: Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Intervention on Depression, Anxiety, Quality of Life, Immune Indicators, and Survival Among Patients With Liver Cancer
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2023-12-30
Completion Date
2029-06-30
Last Updated
2023-11-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cognitive behavioural therapy-based intervention
A specifically designed CBT-based intervention consisting of 8 weekly sessions with group format. Each group will be comprised of 4-10 participants, and each session will last 1.5 hours. The content of the weekly sessions will be based on Beck's cognitive theory and the cognitive therapy in groups guidelines. The framework of every session will follow a pre-determined structure.
Educational group
The educational sessions are consisting of 8 weekly sessions with a group format. These sessions will focus on cancer-related information and care knowledge which will be delivered in daily routine care.
Locations (1)
Zhuhai People's Hospital
Zhuhai, Guangdong, China