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Can Stress Management Training Reduce Tiredness and Depression and Improve Quality of Life in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy?

A study to assess the Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management Intervention on Fatigue, Depression, Resilience, and Quality of Life among Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy at Oncology Units of Selected Hospitals of Bagalkot - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108542
Enrollment
76
Registered
2026-04-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C00-C14- Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx

Interventions

Intervention1: Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management (CBSM) Intervention: Participants will receive a structured biweekly 8 sessions Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management (CBSM) program for one mont

Sponsors

Mr Nazeersab G Balagar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and Female Patients with clinical and pathological diagnosis of malignant tumors of Head and Neck 2. Male and Female Patients diagnosed for Head and Neck Cancer within last 6 months 3. Head and Neck Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy as well as chemotherapy with radiation therapy 4. Patients in Stage I- Stage III Head and Neck Cancer at the time of diagnosis 5. Patient who underwent surgery for debulking before last 6-8 weeks. 6. Patients who are aware of their Head and Neck Cancer 7. Patients with no communication and hearing disorders 8. Patients who are willing to participate in study. 9. Patients who are able to read and write kannada and English 10.Patients with ability to sit for 90 minutes and participate in CBSM intervention

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with mental and emotional disorders or cognitive impairments. 2.Patient who are not willing to give informed consent 3.Patients who are already on psychiatric treatment 4.Patients previously diagnosed another type of cancer. 5.Patients with severe physical illness and unable to provide data and practice intervention 6.Patient with stage- IV Head and Neck Cancer

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fatigue, Depression, Resilience and quality of lifeTimepoint: Baseline at 30th day at 60th day at 90th day at 180th day

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Coping Skills and Perceived StressTimepoint: At Base line and at 180th day

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shriharsha C

BVVS Sajjalashree Institute of Nursing Sciences

harsha592@gmail.com9845777592

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026