Lung Cancer Clinical Trial
Couple-Based Meditation for Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients and Their Partners
Summary
Objectives:
Our specific aims are to:
Aim 1: Examine the feasibility of a couple-based meditation program in 50 patients with metastatic lung cancer and their partners.
Aim 2: Establish the initial efficacy of a couple-based meditation program in patients and their partners regarding physical, psychological, and spiritual quality of life outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
ALL PHASES, PATIENTS ONLY: Diagnosed with stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
ALL PHASES, PATIENTS ONLY: Currently receiving treatment (e.g. radiotherapy, chemotherapy) at MD Anderson Cancer Center
ALL PHASES, PATIENTS ONLY: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of less than or equal to 2
ALL PHASES, PATIENTS ONLY: Have a romantic partner with whom they have resided for a minimum of 6 months
ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Must be at least 18 years old
ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Able to read and speak English
ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Able to provide consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Not oriented to time, place, or person as deemed by the clinical team
ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Regular (self-defined) participation in psychotherapy or a formal cancer support group
ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Prior enrollment in a couple-based mind-body intervention research study (protocols 2011-1179, 2013-0496, 2014-0036) conducted by the principal investigator including phase 1 or phase 2 of the current study.
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There is 1 Location for this study
Houston Texas, 77030, United States
Houston Texas, 77030, United States
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