The Effects of a Group-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Intervention on Anxiety and Depression Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202607714756174

Enrollment

550

Registered

2026-07-22

Start date

2026-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Cancer

Interventions

Usual care group

Group Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Confirmed histological diagnosis of breast cancer (any stage) Age 18 years and above Currently undergoing or having completed active cancer treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or hormonal therapy) within the past five years Ability to provide informed consent Score of 8 or higher on at least one subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unable to listen to or speak Amharic Currently receiving or having received another form of psychological therapy Severe cognitive impairment or active psychosis that prevents questionnaire completion Pre-existing major psychiatric disorder diagnosed prior to cancer diagnosis Critically ill condition

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Anxiety and depression symptoms	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Psychological flexibility	—

Countries

Ethiopia

Contacts

Public ContactWenwen Kong

PhD candidate

hw33269@163.com+8615554196650

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026