Digital Art Activity for Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores how a digital art activity might help cancer patients express their feelings and symptoms more effectively. Participants will use a digital tool that combines a canvas with a collage activity to reflect on their well-being, along with activities like listening to meditative music. It is designed for hospital-admitted patients actively receiving treatment for either solid or blood-related cancers. Those diagnosed with cancer and currently undergoing treatment may find this trial suitable. Participants must be comfortable using a digital tablet and able to communicate in English or Spanish. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to explore innovative ways to enhance emotional well-being during cancer treatment.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems likely that you can continue your medications, as the study focuses on a digital art activity for cancer patients.
What prior data suggests that this digital art activity is safe for cancer patients?
Research has shown that art therapy, including digital art, is generally safe for cancer patients. Studies have found that digital art activities are easy to manage and can enhance quality of life and well-being. This therapy does not involve drugs or physical treatments, so side effects are rare. It focuses on using art to help patients manage stress and emotions related to their cancer experience. To date, no reports of serious side effects have emerged, making it a safe option for those interested in this type of support.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the digital art activity for cancer patients because it offers a novel approach to managing symptoms and emotional distress. Unlike standard treatments like medication or therapy, this digital art method combines creativity with introspective exercises, potentially enhancing mental well-being through engagement and expression. The treatment's use of a digital canvas and collage activity encourages personal expression and reflection, which might help patients process their emotions and symptoms in a new and meaningful way. Moreover, integrating meditative music and questionnaires provides a holistic way to track changes in well-being, offering insights into how creative activities might aid in emotional healing for cancer patients.
What evidence suggests that this digital art activity is effective for cancer patients?
Research shows that digital art activities, which participants in this trial will engage in, help cancer patients express their feelings and symptoms more easily. Studies have found that these activities make patients more comfortable sharing their emotions and experiences. One study found that virtual art programs improved the quality of life for young cancer patients, indicating emotional benefits. Digital art can also integrate into cancer care, combining medical treatment with emotional support. These findings suggest that engaging in digital art activities could be a promising way to help cancer patients manage their emotional and physical experiences.12678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Carlos Roldan, MD
Principal Investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Digital Art Activity
Participants engage in a digital art activity to assess changes in symptom reporting and distress disclosure
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Digital Art Activity
How Is the Trial Designed?
1
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Visit 1, Participants will be asked to complete a symptom questionnaire and then you will interact with the digital art tool. Participants will first complete a short breathing exercise, and then Participants will interact with the digital art tool. The digital tool combines a digital canvas with a collage activity. Participants will be asked to choose a background and then answer questions about your general well-being and your physical and emotional symptoms as they relate to cancer and cancer treatment. Visit 2, Participants will be asked to fill out the symptom questionnaire, complete another activity such as listening to meditative music for 10 minutes, and then fill out the symptom questionnaire again. Visit 3, Participants will fill out the symptom questionnaire and engage in the digital art activity again. Participants will then be asked to fill out 3 other questionnaires about your feelings of distress.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
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