Phase II Trial Opens: AI-Powered App Plus Psychotherapy vs Standard Care in Cancer Patients — What Oncologists Need to Know
247 Health News Editorial
·23 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsNew randomised trial tests AI-powered WYSA app combined with psychotherapy versus standard care alone in cancer patients experiencing distress. Study targets quality of life improvements in 60 patients undergoing active cancer treatment.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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