Clinical trial · Interventional
Easing Scan Anxiety in Pediatric Oncology Caregivers Through Meditation-based Programs
A Mindfulness Approach to Scanxiety
NCT07420101CI-TRIAL-00105987recruitingN/AClinicalTrials.gov clinicaltrialsProvenance
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
"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.
Conditions
Conditions (3)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caregiver Anxiety | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Caregiver Anxiety Related to Cancer Imaging | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Pediatric Oncology | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindful Module Caregiver Packet | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- NO_INTERVENTION
- label
- Phase 1: Scanxiety Assessment
- description
- To see if patient caregiver reports scanxiety (2-5 on the Anxiety Likert Scale). Scanxiety Assessment to determine if patients are eligible to enroll in the study. Phase 1 : Two Weeks Prior to Scan, Enrolled Patients will complete * Demographics Form * Questions About Treatment Form * Likert-style anxiety scale These instruments will determine if patients have "Scanxiety" and can participate in Phase 2 of the study.
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Phase 2: Intervention Group
- description
- Phase 2 participants will be randomized to either the intervention group or the control group using a random number generator sequence. Two weeks before the scan, those assigned to the Intervention Group will be mailed a Mindful Module Caregiver Packet (Days 2-7) to complete a week before their upcoming scan. On day one they will be sent the STAI Survey via REDCAp to complete along with Mindful Module 1. Each day there will a new module sent to their email. Days 2-7 participants will be sent a daily module. At the end of the module Day 7, the day before the scan, they will be directed to 2 surveys (STAI, Feasibility and Acceptability of the Program to complete before their scan). Control Group: Patient caregivers will not receive the Mindful Modules Caregiver Packet and will not get the sent the daily mindfulness modules. Will complete above surveys at above timelines as stated in Intervention Group.
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Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
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
References
Publications (17)
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- BACKGROUNDvan den Hurk DG, Schellekens MP, Molema J, Speckens AE, van der Drift MA. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for lung cancer patients and their partners: Results of a mixed methods pilot study. Palliat Med. 2015 Jul;29(7):652-60. doi: 10.1177/0269216315572720. Epub 2015 Feb 20. PMID 25701663
- BACKGROUNDVadvilavicius T, Varnagiryte E, Jarasiunaite-Fedosejeva G, Gustainiene L. The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Police Officers' Stress Reduction: a Systematic Review. J Police Crim Psychol. 2023;38(1):223-239. doi: 10.1007/s11896-022-09570-2. Epub 2023 Jan 30.