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

Kimberley Roche · with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, UConn Health · NCT07420101

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Key facts

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Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
160
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
February 1, 2026
Record last updated
March 19, 2026

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What the study is about

"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.

Being studied: Mindful Module Caregiver Packet

Conditions: Caregiver Anxiety; Caregiver Anxiety Related to Cancer Imaging; Pediatric Oncology

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Able to understand spoken English and be able to read written English
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Able to understand and willing to sign informed consent document
  • Have access to a smart phone or tablet device that is able to receive texts
  • Is a caregiver of any age oncology patient (including patients above 18 years of age)
  • Caregiver of a patient that is scheduled for a routine scan (CT's, MRI's, PET scans) within the upcoming 3 months
  • If assigned to the Phase 2 intervention group, willing and able to eat a raisin (a box of which will be mailed to home address)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Oncology patient is of adult age and caring for self
  • Medically-diagnosed cognitive delay in caregiver (by self-disclosure in eligibility questionnaire)
  • Upcoming scan is due to concern for relapse/disease recurrence and is urgent
  • Upcoming scan is part of initial oncology work-up
  • Any non-routine surveillance scan

Recruiting US locations

  • Connecticut Children's Medical Center

    Hartford, CT 06106

    Site contact: Kimberley Roche, APRN · (860) 545-8343 · KRoche01@connecticutchildrens.org

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Kimberley Roche, MSN, PPCNP-BC, APRN · 860-545-9671 · KRoche01@connecticutchildrens.org
  • Adam Barselau, MS · 860-545-9671 · Abarselau@connecticutchildrens.org
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