Meditation after pancreas surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether guided meditation using a smartphone app can help you recover better after surgery to remove part or all of your pancreas. You will be asked to meditate regularly and wear a fitness tracker to monitor your activity and sleep.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled to have surgery to remove part or all of your pancreas (pancreatectomy).
- You own a smartphone and are comfortable using it regularly.
- You are willing to install the study's meditation app on your phone.
- You are willing to wear a Garmin activity tracker during the study.
- You can read and understand English for questionnaires.
- You have not had formal training in meditation or mindfulness, and you do not currently meditate regularly using apps like Headspace or Calm.
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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