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Behavioral Intervention

Pain Management Interventions for Cancer

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Andrea L. Cheville, M.D.

Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

A qualifying liquid or solid cancer diagnosis with visits at a participating Mayo site

Pain that developed (onset) or significantly worsened since cancer diagnosis

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 3 years

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Study Summary

This trial researches new pain management interventions to help rural and Hispanic cancer survivors with pain.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 with pain from cancer like leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma. They must have a pain score of at least 5 out of 10 and be treated at a participating Mayo site. It's not for those with severe depression (PHQ score ≥10), in hospice care, or with less than a year to live.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests various pain management methods such as massage, acupuncture, spiritual care, cognitive therapy, and more on rural dwelling and Hispanic cancer survivors to improve their quality of life and manage cancer-related pain effectively.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While the trial focuses on non-drug therapies which typically have minimal side effects compared to medications, some participants may experience discomfort or mild reactions related to specific interventions like acupuncture or massage.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have a cancer diagnosis and visit a Mayo clinic for it.

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My pain started or got worse after my cancer diagnosis.

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My condition is a type of blood cancer such as lymphoma, myeloma, or chronic leukemia.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 3 years

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 3 years

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 3 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Participant response rates

Usability and acceptability of final visit - cancer pain management component

Usability and acceptability of follow-up visit - barriers to pain care

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Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Group I (Pain management)Experimental Treatment15 Interventions

See detailed description.

Group II: Group II (Interview)Active Control1 Intervention

ASCENT study interventionists complete an interview on study.

Group III: Group III (Focus group)Active Control1 Intervention

Medical oncology providers participate in a focus group on study.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Spiritual Therapy

2022

N/A

~30

Patient Navigation

2017

Completed Phase 2

~38910

Pain Therapy

2015

Completed Phase 3

~190

Acupuncture Therapy

2018

Completed Phase 2

~130

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

2010

Completed Phase 3

~2630

Massage Therapy

2012

Completed Phase 2

~840

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor

3,216 Previous Clinical Trials

3,767,348 Total Patients Enrolled

76 Trials studying Multiple Myeloma

9,571 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Myeloma

Andrea L. Cheville, M.D.Principal InvestigatorMayo Clinic in Rochester

1 Previous Clinical Trials

660 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the upper limit for participant recruitment in this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this clinical trial is presently seeking participants; it was first published on May 25th 2023 and last edited on September 29th 2023. The research requires 140 people to be recruited from two separate medical centres."

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Are participants being enrolled at this time in the experiment?

"Affirmative. Records on clinicaltrials.gov indicate that this medical experiment commenced recruiting on May 25th 2023 and is currently ongoing, with the most recent update occurring September 29th 2023. 140 patients are required from 2 different sites for participation in the trial."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Evaluation of a Pain Management Intervention Preparatory to a Future Pragmatic Trial, ASCENT Study

2023. "Evaluation of a Pain Management Intervention Preparatory to a Future Pragmatic Trial, ASCENT Study". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06063603.