Reducing scan anxiety in caregivers with meditation
Part of Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if meditation programs can help ease the anxiety caregivers feel when a loved one with cancer has a routine scan. You will be asked to follow a meditation program and possibly eat a raisin as part of a mindfulness exercise.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You can understand and read English
- You have a smartphone or tablet that can receive texts
- You are the caregiver of someone with cancer who is scheduled for a routine scan (CT, MRI, or PET) in the next 3 months
- If chosen for a group, you are willing to eat a raisin as part of a mindfulness activity
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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