Easing Scan Anxiety in Pediatric Oncology Caregivers Through Meditation-based Programs
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
"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.
Sponsor: Kimberley Roche
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 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 oncology patient (including patients above 18 years of age)
- ✓ Caregiver of a patient that is scheduled for a routine scan (CT's, MRI's, PET scans) within the upcoming 3 months
- ✓ If assigned to the Phase 2 intervention group, willing and able to eat a raisin (a box of which will be mailed to home address)
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 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
- ✕ Any non-routine surveillance scan
Where it's recruiting
Hartford
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07420101 · last updated 2026-03-19