Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Psycho-oncological Intervention Through Counselling in Patients With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer in Treatment With Radioiodine

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Psycho-oncological Intervention Through Counselling in Patients With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer in Treatment With Radioiodine

Official Title: Psycho-oncological Intervention Through Counselling in Patients With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer in Treatment With Radioiodine: A Non-randomized Controlled Study

Study ID: NCT05054634

Conditions

Thyroid Cancer

Interventions

Psycho-oncological Intervention Based on Counselling (PIBC)

Study Description

Brief Summary: Diagnosis and treatment of differentiated thyroid carcinomas cause anxiety and depression. Additionally, these patients suffer hormonal alterations, associated with psychological symptoms (changes in mood, emotional instability, memory loss, etc.). This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a psycho-oncological intervention based on Counselling to reduce anxiety and depression related with the treatment in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinomas.

Detailed Description: A non-randomized controlled study, with two groups (experimental, n=37, and control, n=38) and baseline and post-treatment measures was designed. Patients in experimental group received a psycho-oncological intervention based on Counselling in addition to the standard treatment. The independent variable was the assigned group and the dependent one was the evolution of anxiety and depression, analyzed separately, both evaluated using HADS. Other relevant covariables related with quality of life were also analyzed using SF-36 and PGWBI scales.