Mind-Body Program for Brain Tumor Couples

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen ByKathrin Milbury

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial studies how well a couple-based mind body program works in improving spiritual, psychosocial, and physical quality of life in patients with high or low grade glioma or tumors that have spread to the brain and their partners. A couple-based mind body program may help to improve spiritual well-being, sleep difficulties, depressive symptoms, and overall quality of life in patients with glioma or tumors that have spread to the brain and their partners.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for couples where one partner has a high or low grade glioma, or a tumor that has spread to the brain. The patient must have started cancer treatment within the last month and be fairly active (KPS of 80+). Both partners need to speak English, consent to participate, and have internet access.

Inclusion Criteria

I can carry out normal activities with minimal symptoms.

I have a high-grade glioma, low-grade glioma, or cancer that has spread to my brain.

Participant Groups

The study tests a couple-based mind-body program designed to improve spiritual, social, and physical well-being for patients with gliomas or brain metastases and their partners. It includes questionnaires, quality-of-life assessments, and mind-body intervention procedures.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Group I (CBMB program)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions

Patients undergo CBMB program consisting of 4-5 deep-breathing and meditation exercise sessions over 60 minutes and 2 weekly telephone calls over 15 minutes for 6 weeks. Patients also complete questionnaires regarding health, mood, sleeping habits, relationship, health care, work productivity, and quality of life.

Group II: Group II (waitlist control)Active Control2 Interventions

Patients complete questionnaires as in Group I. Patients may undergo CBMB program after completion of study.