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NCT Number: NCT00179387

Mind-Body Program for Cancer Patients

The purpose of this study is to find out if Mind-Body groups can help improve the physical and emotional well-being of people facing cancer or its treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States

About this study

Pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, nausea, sexual impairment, body image disturbance, relationship strains, existential distress and role losses are all potential "side-effects" of living with cancer and its treatment. Behavioral interventions have shown some success in mitigating distress and QOL impairment among cancer patients. The purpose of this randomized-controlled study is to compare the effects of Mind-body group interventions on the quality of life of patients with advanced cancer. Patients are randomized to one of two psychotherapy groups, which occur weekly for eight weeks. Quality of life assessments are conducted at baseline and two and four-month intervals.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • On Active Treatment for:

Breast Cancer Stage IV, Colorectal Cancer Stage IV, Lung Cancer Stages III & IV, or All Other Cancers (ANY stage on treatment)

  • Language is English or Spanish

Exclusion criteria

  • Patient is currently attending other support/psychotherapy group
  • Significant Cognitive Impairment
  • ECOG performance status = 3 or 4
  • Current major untreated psychiatric disorder
  • Unable to attend intervention in following 8 weeks due to medical or practical restrictions

Treatment and study plan

Mind-Body Psychotherapy Group

Behavioral

Psycho-educational group

Other names: Stress Management Group

Primary outcomes

  1. Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy

    Time frame: baseline to 2 months and 4 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Other

Collaborators

  • American Cancer Society, Inc.

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Mind-Body Groups on the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients

Important dates

Study start
2004
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Sep 16, 2005
Registry last updated
May 31, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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