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The Application of Dyadic Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Lung Cancer Patients and Their Spouse Caregivers in Fear of Cancer Recurrence: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

The Application of Dyadic Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Lung Cancer Patients and Their Spouse Caregivers in Fear of Cancer Recurrence: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600124453
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-05-12
Start date
2026-05-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-05-18

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

Conditions

Primary Lung Cancer

Interventions

Control group:Routine care
Intervention group:Dyadic ACT intervention for lung cancer patients and their spouse caregivers addressing FCR and routine care

Sponsors

Fujian Cancer Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Exclusion criteria for lung cancer patients: (1) Patients with mental disorders or currently receiving mental health treatment; (2) Patients with personality disorders, intellectual disabilities, memory impairments, brain injuries, or other brain diseases; (3) Patients with other malignant tumors involving other organs; (4) Patients with severe complications (e.g., pleural invasion by cancer cells causing chest pain and/or dyspnea); (5) If the spouse caregiver refuses to participate; (6) Patients with upper limb fractures or who have undergone upper limb surgery resulting in limited hand mobility; (7) Patients who have previously participated in similar psychological interventions. 2. Exclusion criteria for spouse caregivers: (1) Paid spouse caregivers; (2) Caregivers with other major diseases, such as respiratory failure, malignant tumors, or other critical conditions; (3) If the patient refuses to participate; (4) Caregivers currently participating in other studies. ...

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Exclusion criteria for lung cancer patients: (1) Patients with mental disorders or currently receiving mental health treatment; (2) Patients with personality disorders, intellectual disabilities, memory impairments, brain injuries, or other brain diseases; (3) Patients with other malignant tumors involving other organs; (4) Patients with severe complications (e.g., pleural invasion by cancer cells causing chest pain and/or dyspnea); (5) If the spouse caregiver refuses to participate; (6) Patients with upper limb fractures or who have undergone upper limb surgery resulting in limited hand mobility; (7) Patients who have previously participated in similar psychological interventions. 2. Exclusion criteria for spouse caregivers: (1) Paid spouse caregivers; (2) Caregivers with other major diseases, such as respiratory failure, malignant tumors, or other critical conditions; (3) If the patient refuses to participate; (4) Caregivers currently participating in other studies.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fear of cancer recurrence-severity;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Feasibility;Quality of life;Intimate relationship;Dyadic coping;Security;Family care;Psychological flexibility;Illness perception;Satisfaction;Fear of cancer recurrence-triggering factors;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactKe Xi

Fujian Cancer Hospital

chenqh413@163.com+86 591 22865051

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 22, 2026