Mindfulness Program for Caregiver Anxiety in Pediatric Cancer
Easing Scan Anxiety in Pediatric Oncology Caregivers Through Meditation-based Programs
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Caregiver Anxiety
Caregiver Anxiety Related to Cancer Imaging
Pediatric Oncology
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 160 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Kimberley Roche · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for caregivers of pediatric cancer patients who experience anxiety when their loved ones have imaging tests. Participants will take part in a mindfulness-based program to see if it helps reduce their anxiety related to these scans.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I can understand and read English.
- I am 18 years of age or older.
- I understand and am willing to sign the consent form.
- I have access to a smartphone or tablet that can receive texts.
- I am a caregiver of an oncology patient of any age.
- The patient I care for is scheduled for a routine scan in the next 3 months.
- If in the mindfulness program group, I can eat a raisin.
You may not be able to join if
- The oncology patient I care for is an adult and can care for themselves.
- I have a medically diagnosed cognitive delay.
- The upcoming scan is due to concern for disease recurrence and is urgent.
- The upcoming scan is part of initial oncology work-up.
- The scan is a non-routine surveillance scan.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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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 ped…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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
* Is a caregiver of any age oncolog…
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