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Behavioral Relaxation Approaches for Lung Cancer (LC_ART Trial)

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Research Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Diagnosed with Lung Cancer (In remission, Undergoing Immune Modulated Chemotherapy, Undergoing Platinum-based Chemotherapy)
18 or older
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 14 days
Awards & highlights

LC_ART Trial Summary

This trial is studying two mindfulness interventions to help improve sleep quality and anxiety in lung cancer patients. 20 patients with insomnia will be enrolled and will use a behavioral intervention.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for lung cancer patients over 18 who are experiencing insomnia, whether in remission or undergoing certain chemotherapies. Participants need internet at home, access to a smartphone, and must be more than 4 weeks post-surgery and fluent in English.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two types of simplified mindfulness techniques designed to help improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety related to sleep issues in lung cancer patients. It's a randomized study lasting for 30 days with participants using behavioral interventions.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions involve assisted relaxation therapy and modified versions of it, side effects may include discomfort with the process or frustration if immediate improvements in sleep aren't experienced.

LC_ART Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check β€œYes” for the criteria below
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I have lung cancer and am currently in remission or receiving specific chemotherapy.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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It has been over 4 weeks since my last surgery.

LC_ART Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~14 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 14 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change from Baseline Sleep Onset Latency at 14 days

LC_ART Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Modified Assisted Relaxation TherapyExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
This group will be receiving a modified version of an assisted relaxation therapy intervention
Group II: Assisted Relaxation TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This group will be receiving an assisted relaxation therapy intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PennsylvaniaLead Sponsor
1,991 Previous Clinical Trials
42,875,760 Total Patients Enrolled
14 Trials studying Insomnia
916 Patients Enrolled for Insomnia
Abramson Cancer Center of the University of PennsylvaniaLead Sponsor
359 Previous Clinical Trials
105,121 Total Patients Enrolled
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn MedicineLead Sponsor
383 Previous Clinical Trials
144,877 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Assisted Relaxation Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04318249 β€” N/A
Insomnia Research Study Groups: Assisted Relaxation Therapy, Modified Assisted Relaxation Therapy
Insomnia Clinical Trial 2023: Assisted Relaxation Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04318249 β€” N/A
Assisted Relaxation Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04318249 β€” N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is the cohort for this research endeavor limited to individuals over 70 years of age?

"To be considered for inclusion in this medical investigation, patients must be aged 18 and over but not exceed 85 years."

Answered by AI

Is enrollment for this trial currently open?

"Per the details posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this research study is no longer enrolling participants. It was originally published on June 1st 2023 and last updated September 2nd 2022; nonetheless, there are currently 1723 other trials actively seeking volunteers."

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May I be eligible to engage in this examination?

"This trial is seeking 20 individuals with insomnia aged 18 to 85. Aside from the age requirement, enrolment necessitates having access to a smartphone, an internet connection at home and being more than 4 weeks post-surgery."

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~13 spots leftby Apr 2026