Status:
TERMINATED
A Self-Directed Mindfulness Meditation Intervention in Gynecologic Cancer Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Washington University School of Medicine
Collaborating Sponsors:
Washington University Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Conditions:
Stage III Gynecologic Cancer
Stage IV Gynecologic Cancer
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The current study examines the effects of a 3-week, at-home mindfulness mediation intervention (MMI) to address psychological and physical distress in patients with gynecologic cancer.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Must be ≥ 18 years old
- Have a diagnosis of Stage III or IV, progressive or recurrent GC (endometrial, ovarian, fallopian tube, primary peritoneal, cervical, vulvar, vaginal, or other)
- Be native English speakers
- Report ≥ 4 on the National Cancer Care Network (NCCN) Distress Thermometer at the time of recruitment;
- Not currently be practicing weekly meditation
- Be willing to create (or already have) an email address
- Have access to internet via a personal electronic device (or be willing to borrow an internet-enabled tablet from the study team).
Exclusion
- \<18 years old
- Distress Thermometer ratings ≤ 3
- Non-native English speakers
- Individuals with severe depression, and individuals who are having suicidal thoughts.
- Individuals who are also not willing to create an email address for the purpose of the study (or individuals who do not have an email address already)
- Individuals who are currently practicing weekly meditation
- Due to overlap in surveys for other ongoing trials in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, patients may not be currently enrolled on protocol IRB#: 201511102 (chemoresistance) or IRB# 201804169 (Cytokine-induced depression).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 23 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 10 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04072406
Start Date
July 23 2019
End Date
April 10 2020
Last Update
December 30 2024
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110