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Easing Scan Anxiety in Pediatric Oncology Caregivers Through Meditation-based Programs

A Mindfulness Approach to Scanxiety

Sponsor

Kimberley Roche

Enrollment

160 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Caregiver AnxietyCaregiver Anxiety Related to Cancer ImagingPediatric Oncology

Summary

"Scanxiety" is a term coined to describe anxiety related to imaging during cancer treatment and has not been robustly studied in pediatric oncology caregivers. Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a meditation-based program that offers a non-pharmacologic approach to managing stress. The main purposes of this study are two-fold: 1). to determine if scanxiety exists in the caregivers of pediatric oncology patients and 2.) if scanxiety is found, does the implementation of a mindfulness program help to improve caregiver anxiety related to imaging.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a meditation-based program delivered via a smartphone app can reduce anxiety in caregivers of children and young adults with cancer who are waiting for scan results — a particularly stressful time often called "scanxiety." **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are a caregiver of a cancer patient of any age who is scheduled for a scan - You can understand spoken and written English - You have a smartphone or tablet that can receive texts **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 - You do not have access to a compatible device - You are not a caregiver of an oncology patient Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERMindful Module Caregiver Packet

If Scanxiety was identified, patient's caregiver will receive the Mindful Module Caregiver Packet. The intervention group will receive the daily module on Days 1-7; Day 7 being the day before scan. At the end of the module (Day 7), they will be directed to two surveys (STAI and Feasibility of the Program).

Locations(1)

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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