An observational study in Cancer, sponsored by Fatih Goksel. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years to 85 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-16.
Sponsored by Fatih Goksel · Observational
This observational study evaluates changes in anxiety, depression, hopelessness, spirituality, and distress levels in adult cancer patients receiving radiotherapy. Participants complete standardized questionnaires immediately before the first radiotherapy session and again immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course. The radiotherapy duration varies among patients but is approximately 5 weeks. The study aims to assess changes in psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being during the course of radiotherapy.
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Adult cancer patients aged 18 to 85 years receiving radiotherapy at the Radiation Oncology Department of Ankara Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Training and Research Hospital. Participants are assessed immediately before the first radiotherapy session and immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course.
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Adult cancer patients receiving radiotherapy, assessed immediately before the first radiotherapy session and again after completion of the entire radiotherapy course, approximately 5 weeks later.
Radiation: radiotherapy
Radiotherapy administered to adult cancer patients with an indication for radiotherapy. Patients were assessed immediately before the first radiotherapy session and after completion of the entire radiotherapy course, approximately 5 weeks later. The study evaluated changes in anxiety, depression, hopelessness, spirituality, and distress levels during the radiotherapy course.
Change in Spirituality Score From Immediately Before to Immediately After Radiotherapy (Approximately 5 Weeks)
Change in spirituality level measured using the 27-item Spirituality Scale between the assessment performed immediately before the first radiotherapy session and the assessment performed immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course. The radiotherapy duration varies among patients but is approximately 5 weeks. The purpose is to evaluate whether spirituality changes during the course of radiotherapy. The total score ranges from 27 to 135, with higher scores indicating higher levels of spirituality.
Time frame: From immediately before the first radiotherapy session to immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course. The radiotherapy duration varies among patients but is approximately 5 weeks.
Change in Distress Score From Immediately Before to Immediately After Radiotherapy (Approximately 5 Weeks)
Change in distress level measured using the Distress Thermometer and Problem List between the assessment performed immediately before the first radiotherapy session and the assessment performed immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course. The radiotherapy duration varies among patients but is approximately 5 weeks. The Distress Thermometer (DT) score ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating greater psychological distress.
Time frame: From immediately before the first radiotherapy session to immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course. The radiotherapy duration varies among patients but is approximately 5 weeks.
Change in Coping Style Scores From Immediately Before to Immediately After Radiotherapy (Approximately 5 Weeks)
Change in coping style scores measured using the Coping Styles Scale (COPE) between the assessment performed immediately before the first radiotherapy session and the assessment performed immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course. The radiotherapy duration varies among patients but is approximately 5 weeks. The Coping Attitudes Assessment Scale-Revised (COPE-R) total score ranges from 40 to 160, with higher scores indicating a higher level of coping attitudes.
Time frame: From immediately before the first radiotherapy session to immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course. The radiotherapy duration varies among patients but is approximately 5 weeks.
Change in Anxiety and Depression Scores From Immediately Before to Immediately After Radiotherapy (Approximately 5 Weeks)
Change in anxiety and depression levels measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) between the assessment performed immediately before the first radiotherapy session and the assessment performed immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course. The HADS consists of 14 items, with 7 items assessing anxiety and 7 items assessing depression. The radiotherapy duration varies among patients but is approximately 5 weeks. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) consists of two subscale scores, each ranging from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety or depressive symptom severity, respectively.
Time frame: From immediately before the first radiotherapy session to immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course. The radiotherapy duration varies among patients but is approximately 5 weeks.
Change in Depression Score From Immediately Before to Immediately After Radiotherapy (Approximately 5 Weeks)
Change in depression level measured using the Beck Depression Inventory between the assessment performed immediately before the first radiotherapy session and the assessment performed immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course. The radiotherapy duration varies among patients but is approximately 5 weeks. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) total score ranges from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms.
Time frame: From immediately before the first radiotherapy session to immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course. The radiotherapy duration varies among patients but is approximately 5 weeks.
Change in Anxiety Score From Immediately Before to Immediately After Radiotherapy (Approximately 5 Weeks)
Change in anxiety level measured using the Beck Anxiety Inventory between the assessment performed immediately before the first radiotherapy session and the assessment performed immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course. The radiotherapy duration varies among patients but is approximately 5 weeks. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) total score ranges from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating greater anxiety.
Time frame: From immediately before the first radiotherapy session to immediately after completion of the entire radiotherapy course. The radiotherapy duration varies among patients but is approximately 5 weeks.
Plan to share: No
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