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NCT06949943 | RECRUITING | Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm

Pre-Operative Guided Meditation to Reduce Pre-Operative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Cancer-Directed Surgery
Sponsor:

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

Maryanna Klatt

Brief Summary:

This clinical trial tests how well guided meditation, compared to silence, works to reduce pre-operative anxiety in patients undergoing cancer-directed surgery. Pre-operative anxiety affects patient experience and has been found to be a predictor of severe post-operative pain and chronic pain after surgery, influencing the success and quality of a patient's recovery. While medication is often prescribed to improve anxiety symptoms, research has showed that mindfulness techniques can be used to decrease anxiety, improve comfort, and can impact both psychological and physiologic symptoms. Completing pre-operative guided meditation may work well to reduce pre-operative anxiety in patients undergoing cancer directive surgery.

Condition or disease

Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm

Malignant Solid Neoplasm

Intervention/treatment

Behavioral Intervention

Behavioral Intervention

Electronic Health Record Review

Survey Administration

Phase

NA

Detailed Description:

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To improve is pre-operative patient anxiety in surgical settings. OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms. ARM I: Patients listen to 10 minutes of guided meditation prior to surgery. ARM II: Patients wear noise cancelling headphones for 10 minutes prior to surgery. After completion of study intervention, patients are followed up for up to 6 months.

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 200 participants
Masking : NONE
Primary Purpose : SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Official Title : Enhancing Quality of Patient Experience Via an Innovative Reduction of Pre-Operative Anxiety
Actual Study Start Date : 2025-03-14
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2026-12-31
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2026-12-31

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • * Participants will be recruited among patients who are scheduled for cancer-directed surgery
  • * Participants must be 18 years or older
Exclusion Criteria
  • * Participants will be excluded from the study if they cannot speak English (as the meditation is recorded in English)
  • * Currently incarcerated
  • * Have a diagnosis of dementia
  • * Are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU)
  • * Have a hearing impairment that would make them unable to hear the recorded meditation
Pre-Operative Guided Meditation to Reduce Pre-Operative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Cancer-Directed Surgery

Location Details

NCT06949943

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Locations

RECRUITING

United States, Ohio

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210