Online Mindfulness for Pre-Colonoscopy Anxiety

Overseen By Mira L Katz, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This clinical trial tests how well an online mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) works to decrease anxiety in patients before a first-time screening colonoscopy. Elevated pre-procedural anxiety can affect patient outcomes including bowel preparation adherence and quality, the amount of sedation required, procedure time, patient satisfaction, cancellation or no-shows, and intention for future cancer screening. Mindfulness is a form of meditation that focuses on staying within the present moment to reduce anxiety. Previous research supports mindfulness practice among cancer survivors to decrease anxiety, fear of cancer re-occurrence, and to improve quality of life. Online MBIs have the potential to include targeted meditations and educational information designed to promote behavior change. This study may help researchers learn whether a mindfulness intervention works to decrease anxiety in patients before a first-time screening colonoscopy.

Research Team

Katz

Principal Investigator

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Inclusion Criteria

I am willing and able to give my consent.

I am between 45 and 75 years old.

I am at average risk for colorectal cancer.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial Overview 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.

Participant Groups

Group I: Group II (online mindfulness intervention) Experimental Treatment 3 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 Control 3 Interventions

Patients receive usual care prior to their scheduled screening colonoscopy.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

350

Recruited

295,000+