Plain-English translation of NCT06385132 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ·
This research study is trying to understand the mental health and emotional challenges that patients with glioblastoma (a type of brain cancer) or head and neck cancer experience during their treatment. Researchers want to learn how often depression, anxiety, and other psychological issues occur in these patients, and how these feelings change over the course of radiation therapy. By getting a better picture of patients' mental health needs early on, doctors hope to provide better support and prevent serious problems like skipped treatments or suicidal thoughts.
About 30% of cancer patients experience depression, anxiety, or other emotional disorders—and patients with these two particularly serious cancers seem to struggle even more due to the severity of their illness and the tough side effects of treatment. Right now, doctors don't have a clear, detailed understanding of the psychological and psychiatric challenges these patients face, so this study aims to fill that gap and identify who needs mental health support most.
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You would complete psychological questionnaires at different points during your radiation therapy to help researchers understand how your mental health and mood are affected by your cancer diagnosis and treatment. The study will track how your emotional wellbeing changes over time as you receive radiation therapy. Researchers will use your answers to learn which patients are at higher risk for depression, anxiety, or other psychological issues so they can offer better mental health support.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
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