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Couple-Based Meditation for Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients and Their Partners

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Lung CancerNon-Small Cell Lung CancerNSCLCCouples-based meditation programCouples-based cancer-related discussion programQuestionnairesSurveysMetastatic lung cancerQuality of lifeQOL

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Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

Objectives: Our specific aims are to: Aim 1: Examine the feasibility of a couple-based meditation program in 50 patients with metastatic lung cancer and their partners. Aim 2: Establish the initial efficacy of a couple-based meditation program in patients and their partners regarding physical, psychological, and spiritual quality of life outcomes.

Official Title

Couple-Based Meditation for Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients and Their Partners

Quick Facts

Study Start:2016-04-06
Study Completion:2026-12-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT02596490

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. 1. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS ONLY: Diagnosed with stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
  2. 2. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS ONLY: Currently receiving treatment (e.g. radiotherapy, chemotherapy) at MD Anderson Cancer Center
  3. 3. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS ONLY: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of less than or equal to 2
  4. 4. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS ONLY: Have a romantic partner with whom they have resided for a minimum of 6 months
  5. 5. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Must be at least 18 years old
  6. 6. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Able to read and speak English
  7. 7. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Able to provide consent.
  1. 1. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Not oriented to time, place, or person as deemed by the clinical team
  2. 2. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Regular (self-defined) participation in psychotherapy or a formal cancer support group
  3. 3. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Prior enrollment in a couple-based mind-body intervention research study (protocols 2011-1179, 2013-0496, 2014-0036) conducted by the principal investigator including phase 1 or phase 2 of the current study.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Kathrin Milbury, PHD, MA
CONTACT
713-745-2868
KMilbury@mdanderson.org

Principal Investigator

Kathrin Milbury, PHD, MA
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Study Locations (Sites)

Memorial Hermann
Houston, Texas, 77030
United States
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

  • Kathrin Milbury, PHD, MA, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2016-04-06
Study Completion Date2026-12-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2016-04-06
Study Completion Date2026-12-01

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • NSCLC
  • Couples-based meditation program
  • Couples-based cancer-related discussion program
  • Questionnaires
  • Surveys
  • Metastatic lung cancer
  • Quality of life
  • QOL

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Lung Cancer