Development and Application of Intervention for Existential Distress in Advanced Cancer Patients from the Perspective of Positive Psychology

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR2400081769

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2024-03-11

Start date

2024-03-18

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-15

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Conditions

Advanced cancer

Interventions

Regular care group:usual care

Friendly visiting group:On the basis of routine care, researchers provide patients with WeChat video friendly interviews and follow-up.

Life Review Group:Accept meaning-centered life review based on regular care.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age >= 18 years old; 2. Diagnosed as advanced cancer through pathology or clinical examination; 3. Patients are aware of the diagnosis and prognosis of the disease;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe disability and worsening of the condition (KPS<40 points); 2. Individuals undergoing other psychological interventions or treatments.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
existential distress;meaning of life ;	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
sense of control;self-esteem;meaning focused coping;experience;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactHuimin Xiao

Fujian Medical University

huimin_xiao@126.com+86 138 6069 2061

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026