Easing Scan Anxiety in Pediatric Oncology Caregivers Through Meditation-based Programs
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorKimberley Roche
About this trial
"Scanxiety" is a term coined to describe anxiety related to imaging during cancer treatment and has not been robustly studied in pediatric oncology caregivers. Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a meditation-based program that offers a non-pharmacologic approach to managing stress. The main purposes of this study are two-fold: 1). to determine if scanxiety exists in the caregivers of pediatric oncology patients and 2.) if scanxiety is found, does the implementation of a mindfulness program help to improve caregiver anxiety related to imaging.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Able to understand spoken English and be able to read written English
18 years of age or older
Able to understand and willing to sign informed consent document
Have access to a smart phone or tablet device that is able to receive texts
Disqualifiers
Oncology patient is of adult age and caring for self
Medically-diagnosed cognitive delay in caregiver (by self-disclosure in eligibility questionnaire)
Upcoming scan is due to concern for relapse/disease recurrence and is urgent
Upcoming scan is part of initial oncology work-up
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Mindful Module Caregiver Packet
Treatment groups
160 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Kimberley Roche
Lead sponsor
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Sponsor institution
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Collaborator
UConn Health
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov