RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL

Easing Scan Anxiety in Pediatric Oncology Caregivers Through Meditation-based Programs

A Mindfulness Approach to Scanxiety

About This Trial

"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.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - 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 willing to sign a consent form 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) Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - 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 Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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) Exclusion Criteria: * 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

Treatments Being Tested

OTHER

Mindful Module Caregiver Packet

If Scanxiety was identified, patient's caregiver will receive the Mindful Module Caregiver Packet. The intervention group will receive the daily module on Days 1-7; Day 7 being the day before scan. At the end of the module (Day 7), they will be directed to two surveys (STAI and Feasibility of the Program).

Locations (1)

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Hartford, Connecticut, United States