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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
300 (estimated)
Sponsor
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for patients scheduled for cancer surgery who want to reduce their anxiety. Participants will listen to guided meditation recordings to see if it helps calm their nerves before the operation.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am 18 years or older
I am scheduled for cancer-directed surgery
You may not be able to join if
I cannot speak English
I am currently incarcerated
I have a diagnosis of dementia
I am admitted to the intensive care unit
I have a hearing impairment that prevents me from hearing the meditation
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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This clinical trial tests how well guided meditation, compared to silence, works to reduce pre-operative anxiety in patients undergoing cancer-directed surgery. Pre-operative anxiety affects patient experience and has been found to be a predictor of severe post-operative pain and chronic pain after surgery, influencing the success and quality of a patient's recovery. While medication is often pres…
This clinical trial tests how well guided meditation, compared to silence, works to reduce pre-operative anxiety in patients undergoing cancer-directed surgery. Pre-operative anxiety affects patient experience and has been found to be a predictor of severe post-operative pain and chronic pain after surgery, influencing the success and quality of a patient's recovery. While medication is often prescribed to improve anxiety symptoms, research has showed that mindfulness techniques can be used to decrease anxiety, improve comfort, and can impact both psychological and physiologic symptoms. Completing pre-operative guided meditation may work well to reduce pre-operative anxiety in patients undergoing cancer directive surgery.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants will be recruited among patients who are scheduled for cancer-directed surgery
* Participants must be 18 years or older
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants will be excluded from the study if they cannot speak English (as the meditation is recorded in English)
* C…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants will be recruited among patients who are scheduled for cancer-directed surgery
* Participants must be 18 years or older
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants will be excluded from the study if they cannot speak English (as the meditation is recorded in English)
* Currently incarcerated
* Have a diagnosis of dementia
* Are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU)
* Have a hearing impairment that would make them unable to hear the recorded meditation
Contacts
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
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