Online Mindfulness for Pre-Colonoscopy Anxiety

Overseen By Mira L Katz, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Disqualifiers: Previous colonoscopy, Mental health, CRC, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

100 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This clinical trial tests how well an online mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) works to decrease anxiety in patients before a first-time screening colonoscopy. Elevated pre-procedural anxiety can affect patient outcomes including bowel preparation adherence and quality, the amount of sedation required, procedure time, patient satisfaction, cancellation or no-shows, and intention for future cancer screening. Mindfulness is a form of meditation that focuses on staying within the present moment to reduce anxiety. Previous research supports mindfulness practice among cancer survivors to decrease anxiety, fear of cancer re-occurrence, and to improve quality of life. Online MBIs have the potential to include targeted meditations and educational information designed to promote behavior change. This study may help researchers learn whether a mindfulness intervention works to decrease anxiety in patients before a first-time screening colonoscopy.

Research Team

Katz

Principal Investigator

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals aged 45-75 at average risk for colorectal cancer, scheduled for their first screening colonoscopy at Ohio State University. Participants must speak and read English, have daily access to a phone, email, and internet, and provide consent.

Inclusion Criteria

I am willing and able to give my consent.

I am between 45 and 75 years old.

I am at average risk for colorectal cancer.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive an online mindfulness intervention including infographics and 5-minute meditations once daily for 5 days prior to their scheduled screening colonoscopy

1 week

Colonoscopy and Immediate Follow-up

Participants undergo their scheduled screening colonoscopy and are followed up 1-2 days post-procedure to assess anxiety and satisfaction

1-2 days

Extended Follow-up

Participants are monitored for additional outcomes such as bowel prep quality and procedural time

Up to 4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention

Trial Overview The study tests an online mindfulness-based intervention aimed at reducing anxiety before a first-time screening colonoscopy. It involves targeted meditations and educational content delivered via the internet to see if it helps with pre-procedural anxiety.

Participant Groups

Group I: Group II (online mindfulness intervention) Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Patients receive an online mindfulness intervention including infographics and 5-minute meditations QD for 5 days prior to their scheduled screening colonoscopy.

Group II: Group I (usual care) Active Control 3 Interventions

Patients receive usual care prior to their scheduled screening colonoscopy.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

350

Recruited

295,000+