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Behavioral Intervention

Group II (online mindfulness intervention) for Colorectal Cancer

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Mira Katz

Research Sponsored by Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Patients must be ages 45-75

Patients must have daily access to a working telephone, email address, and internet connection

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up at follow up (1-2 days after the colonoscopy)

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Study Summary

This trial is testing an online mindfulness program to see if it can help reduce anxiety in patients before their first colonoscopy. Anxiety before the procedure can affect different aspects of the patient's experience, such

Who is the study for?

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.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

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.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves mindfulness meditation rather than medication or invasive procedures, significant side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort when engaging in introspective practices like meditation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 45 and 75 years old.

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I have daily access to a phone, email, and the internet.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ at pre-colonoscopy assessment

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~at pre-colonoscopy assessment

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at pre-colonoscopy assessment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

Retention rate (Feasibility)

Satisfaction with the intervention (Acceptability)

Secondary outcome measures

Attitudes about CRC and CRC screening

Blood pressure

Bowel prep adherence

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Group II (online mindfulness intervention)Experimental Treatment3 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 Control3 Interventions

Patients receive usual care prior to their scheduled screening colonoscopy.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Online Mindfulness Meditation

2020

N/A

~120

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterLead Sponsor

320 Previous Clinical Trials

289,995 Total Patients Enrolled

Mira KatzPrincipal InvestigatorOhio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

1 Previous Clinical Trials

284 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are individuals currently able to participate in this ongoing medical study?

"Indeed, the information provided on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this trial is presently seeking eligible participants. The initial posting of the trial occurred on September 29th, 2023 and its most recent update was made on January 22nd, 2024. To complete the study successfully, a total of 100 patients will be recruited from one designated site."

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Are individuals aged 85 and above eligible to participate in this clinical trial?

"The enrolment for this clinical trial is open to individuals aged 45 and above, but younger than 75 years."

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How large is the participant pool in this medical study?

"Indeed, the details provided on clinicaltrials.gov indicate that this clinical trial is actively seeking eligible participants. The study was initially listed on September 29th, 2023 and has been recently updated as of January 22nd, 2024. This trial aims to enroll a total of 100 individuals at one designated location."

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Recent research and studies

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Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Decrease Pre-Procedural Anxiety Before a First-Time Screening Colonoscopy

Mira Katz 2023. "Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Decrease Pre-Procedural Anxiety Before a First-Time Screening Colonoscopy". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06233253.