Plain-English translation of NCT07712120 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a new approach to support head and neck cancer patients undergoing surgery. The study offers two one-hour counseling sessions that combine talk therapy with biofeedback techniques—tools that help you become aware of and manage your body's stress responses. The goal is to see whether this brief psychological support can reduce anxiety, stress symptoms, and other emotional challenges that often follow head and neck cancer surgery.
Head and neck cancer surgery can affect how you eat, speak, and look, which often leads to anxiety, stress, and depression. However, there are very few proven psychological treatments designed specifically for these patients. This trial aims to fill that gap by testing whether a short, focused counseling intervention can help patients cope better with these challenges.
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If you're assigned to the treatment group, you would attend two separate counseling sessions, each lasting about one hour. During these sessions, a psychologist would work with you using talk therapy and biofeedback techniques to help manage stress and emotional responses. The sessions would be recorded and studied by the research team. You would also be compared to a control group to see how effective the intervention is.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 21, 2026 · Not medical advice
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