C00-C97
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Intervention group (CanRelax app intervention to reduce distress)
Group 2: Control group 1 (waiting list, randomized) after 10 weeks of waiting period
Group 3: Control group 2 (low distress l
Sponsors
Institut für komplementäre und integrative Medizin UniversitätsSpital Zürich
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients, who have (had) a cancer diagnosis (first or relapse) within the last 5 years independent of type and stage, show an elevated level of distress (min. score of 5 on Distress Thermometer). Patients with a lower score will be directly transferred to the start of the intervention without randomization (control group 2) if they meet all other eligibility criteria.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients, who report suicidal ideation, have insufficient German language skills, pregnant according to self-report (known pregnancy), show further reason which would prevent participation in the study (e.g. insufficient knowledge on how to use a smartphone)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Distress after 10 weeks (PHQ-ADS) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints: - Bi-weekly assessed distress (PHQ-4 and Distress Thermometer) - Well-Being Index (WHO-5) - Self-regulation (MAIA subscale) - Mind Body Medicine scale (MBM scale) Further endpoints: - Adherence to the app intervention (i.e. practicing exercises) - Relaxation response for specific relaxation exercises | — |
Countries
Germany, Switzerland
Contacts
Public ContactJürgen Barth
Institut für komplementäre und integrative Medizin UniversitätsSpital Zürich
Outcome results
None listed