Stress reduction for breast or colon cancer patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system, Mental health, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a stress-reducing program for people with breast or colon cancer. It uses a technique called heart rate variability biofeedback to help you manage stress during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have breast cancer and are about to start chemotherapy before surgery, or you have colon cancer and need chemotherapy after surgery.
- Your kidneys, liver, and blood counts are working well enough.
- You or a family member can use a computer.
- You haven't had chemotherapy before for this cancer.
- You don't have other recent cancers, diabetes, heart rhythm problems, or a pacemaker.
- You're not on long-term steroids, anti-arrhythmia drugs, or opioids that you can't stop for the training.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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