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2024-10-26 @ 9:15 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00165282
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2013-11-28
First Post:
2005-09-09
Brief Title:
Mindfulness Meditation in Bone Marrow Transplantation
Sponsor:
Emory University
Organization:
Emory University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Mindfulness Meditation in Bone Marrow Transplantation
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2013-11
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:
None
Brief Summary:
The main purpose of this study is to examine techniques to help patients cope better with the stem cellbone marrow transplant procedure
Detailed Description:
Patients will be assigned to one of three study groups
1 receives the normal standard care
2 meets with an oncology nurse educator in addition to the regular nurses on the transplant team The nurse educator will provide information and answers to patients questions about the stem cellbone marrow transplant experience or
3 is taught mindfulness meditation by a nurse who is trained to be a mindfulness instructor and by an audio CD
Mindfulness meditation is a technique that may help in coping with the stress and difficulties associated with cancer and undergoing a stem cellbone marrow transplant It involves learning to be in the present moment by paying attention to your breathing sights and sounds and to sensations you may be experiencing or thoughts and feelings you may be having
Mindfulness meditation has been shown to be helpful to patients in the clinic who have cancer and other medical conditions
Patients regardless of random group assignment will complete a questionnaire 8 different times from before they are admitted to the hospital until 6 months after discharge
Patients will also provide two urine samples while in the hospital to measure the levels of stress hormones present in the urine
1 receives the normal standard care
2 meets with an oncology nurse educator in addition to the regular nurses on the transplant team The nurse educator will provide information and answers to patients questions about the stem cellbone marrow transplant experience or
3 is taught mindfulness meditation by a nurse who is trained to be a mindfulness instructor and by an audio CD
Mindfulness meditation is a technique that may help in coping with the stress and difficulties associated with cancer and undergoing a stem cellbone marrow transplant It involves learning to be in the present moment by paying attention to your breathing sights and sounds and to sensations you may be experiencing or thoughts and feelings you may be having
Mindfulness meditation has been shown to be helpful to patients in the clinic who have cancer and other medical conditions
Patients regardless of random group assignment will complete a questionnaire 8 different times from before they are admitted to the hospital until 6 months after discharge
Patients will also provide two urine samples while in the hospital to measure the levels of stress hormones present in the urine
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
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?:
None