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The Effect of Psychosocial Support on Improving Breast Cancer Patients Response to Medical Treatment
Sponsor: Al-Quds University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of psychosocial therapy on improving treatment response among breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Participants will be randomized to receive standard medical treatment alone or combined with structured psychosocial therapy. Outcomes include treatment response, psychological well-being, and quality of life. 1. Do psychosocial interventions affect the response to breast cancer treatment? 2. How do societal attitudes toward psychological and social care influence the willingness of breast cancer patients in Palestine to seek psychosocial interventions?
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing the Effect of Psychosocial Support on Improving Breast Cancer's Patients Response to Medical Treatment
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
20 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2027-01-15
Last Updated
2026-04-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Psychosocial Therapy
The psychosocial therapy consists of structured, individual, in-person counseling sessions designed to provide emotional support, enhance coping skills, and address psychological and social challenges experienced by breast cancer patients during treatment. The intervention is delivered by trained mental health professionals and focuses on improving patients' psychological well-being and treatment response.
Standard Medical Treatment
Standard oncological medical treatment for breast cancer as prescribed by the treating physician, which may include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy, or targeted therapy according to clinical guidelines.
Locations (1)
Al-Quds university
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories