Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Acceptance and Commitment Based Group Therapy for Cancer Patients

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Acceptance and Commitment Based Group Therapy for Cancer Patients

Official Title: Acceptance and Commitment Based Group Therapy for Cancer Patients: a Pilot Study Comparing ACT-group Therapy With Individual ACT Therapy for Cancer Patients Experiencing Psychological Distress

Study ID: NCT03341364

Conditions

Cancer

Psychological Distress

Interventions

ACT-based group therapy

ACT individual treatment

Study Description

Brief Summary: This study evaluates the preliminary effects of an Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)-based group therapy compared to individual ACT-therapy for adult cancer patients suffering from psychological distress. Half of the participants will receive ACT in a group setting, while the other half will receive individual ACT.

Detailed Description: This study evaluates the preliminary effects of an Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)-based group therapy compared to individual ACT-therapy for adult cancer patients suffering from psychological distress. Participants will be recruited from referrals to the Cancer Rehabilitation Unit at Helsingborg Hospital, Sweden. A total number of 12-20 participants will be assigned to either the experimental group, receiving ACT group therapy, or the Active Control group, receiving individual ACT therapy. Both therapy interventions aim at increasing psychological flexibility. Sociodemographic as well as Medical information regarding their somatic disease will be collected at baseline assessment.