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Stress-reducing Intervention in Urothelial Carcinoma

A Study on Therapeutic Potential of Stress-reducing Intervention in Patients With Urothelial Carcinoma


Sponsor

Comenius University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Feb 15, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this interventional study is to test the heart-rate variability biofeedback intervention (HRV BI) in patients with muscle-infiltrating bladder carcinoma (MIBC) treated with chemotherapy based on cisplatin in neoadjuvant setting followed by local therapy (standard of care, SOC) compared to SOC alone.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria9

  • Patients older than 18 years.
  • Evidence of muscle-infiltrating urothelial bladder carcinoma (including variants) by biopsy.
  • No prior chemotherapy.
  • No previous malignancy, except for basal-cell carcinoma of the skin within last 5 years.
  • Adequate renal functions: measured or calculated (by Cockcroft formula) creatinine clearance \> 60 ml/min.
  • Absolute granulocytes count 1,500/mm3 or higher, platelets 100,000/mm3 or higher, bilirubin 1.5x the upper limit of normal value and lower.
  • Adequate liver functions.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria4

  • Diabetes mellitus with symptomatic neuropathy.
  • Using antiarrhythmic drugs, opiates and/or antidepressants.
  • Implanted permanent pacemaker (PPM).
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection.

Interventions

OTHERHRV biofeedback

Daily deep paced breathing 3-times (minimum 7 minutes each) for 3 months


Locations(1)

National Cancer Institute

Bratislava, Slovakia

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