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Study NCT ID:
NCT01037933
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2009-12-23
First Post:
2009-12-21
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Comedy in Chemotherapy (COMIC) Study
Sponsor:
Queen's Medical Center
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Comedy in Chemotherapy (COMIC) Study
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2009-12
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
COMIC
Brief Summary:
Primary aims: To compare changes in (a) symptoms related to cancer and chemotherapy, (b) a marker of immune function (salivary immunoglobulin A), and (c) a hormonal marker of emotional stress (salivary cortisol) between two groups of patients who view a humorous or non-humorous DVD.
Secondary aim: To describe the perception of patients, caregivers, and nurses regarding the overall intervention experience.
Secondary aim: To describe the perception of patients, caregivers, and nurses regarding the overall intervention experience.
Detailed Description:
Patients were recruited from the Outpatient Oncology (OPO) clinic at QMC. After signing an informed consent, patients receiving intravenous chemotherapy were randomly assigned to view a 45-minute humorous DVD or non-humorous DVD. The following measurements were obtained before and after patients viewed the DVD: Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS) and the state portion of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Index (STAI-S) to assess symptoms related to cancer and chemotherapy, salivary immunoglobulin A (IgA) to assess immune function and salivary cortisol to assess emotional stress. In addition, patients, caregivers, and nurses were asked open-ended questions after the intervention to ascertain their impression of the overall intervention experience. Multiple analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) were be used to analyze changes in ESAS, STAI-S, IgA and cortisol within and between the two groups.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
Secondary ID Infos
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hob Osterlund | None | None | View |