Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Latino Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers

Description

This clinical trial develops effective and appropriate mindfulness-based interventions that help meet the needs of Latino cancer patients and their family caregivers. Mindfulness-based interventions focus on building awareness of thoughts, emotions/feelings, and the sensations. This study may help improve mental well-being and reduce stress and anxiety associated with having cancer or with a family member's cancer diagnosis.

Conditions

Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This clinical trial develops effective and appropriate mindfulness-based interventions that help meet the needs of Latino cancer patients and their family caregivers. Mindfulness-based interventions focus on building awareness of thoughts, emotions/feelings, and the sensations. This study may help improve mental well-being and reduce stress and anxiety associated with having cancer or with a family member's cancer diagnosis.

Cultural Adaptation of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Latino Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers

Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Latino Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers

Condition
Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Houston

M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Diagnosed with a stage III-IV solid tumor
  • * On active treatment
  • * Self-identify as Hispanic/Latino
  • * ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status of =\< 2
  • * Willing to participate in the study with a family caregiver (e.g., spouse, adult child) with whom they currently reside and who consents to participate
  • * At least 18 years old
  • * Able to speak English or Spanish
  • * Have access to the internet
  • * Able to provide informed consent

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center,

Larkin Strong, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Study Record Dates

2025-03-14