Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Cancer-Related Pain: A Systematic Review

2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Hugo Marco Duarte Soares, Vera Margarida Seabra de Almeida, Joana O. Pinto, Magda A. Oliveira, Sónia Castro
DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/a9utb
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Abstract

This research project aims to systematically review and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in reducing the severity of cancer pain and cancer pain–related symptoms. The expected outcome of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the impact of ACT on pain severity and associated cancer-related symptoms in individuals with cancer.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Cancer survivorship and care Pain Management and Opioid Use

Publication details

Publication date
1 January 2026
Document type
Preprint