Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
To determine the feasibility of implementing a culturally adapted mind-body intervention (Meditation-Based Support-Adapted; MBS-A) as a supportive care strategy in Black patients diagnosed with a stage III-IV solid malignancy. To target the specific needs of Black advanced cancer patients, we will first conduct formative research that includes quantitative surveys and in-depth interviews of patients and their primary caregivers. The purpose of this formative research is to determine the intervention format for the MBS-A program (family- vs group-based) that promises the greatest likelihood of success and to solicit input on the original MBS intervention regarding content that needs adaptation. Once the intervention format is determined and content adapted, we will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine the feasibility of the MBS-A intervention vs. a dose-matched attention control (AC) group receiving a psychoeducation intervention.
Detailed description
Primary Objectives: The purpose of this RCT is to thoroughly determine the feasibility of the overall RCT design as well as specific intervention procedures in this underserved population to inform if a large efficacy trial is warranted. Our results will lead to future NIH R01 applications in which efficacy and mechanisms of the interventions will be tested using fully powered samples of Black patients with advanced cancer including multicenter trials. The long-term goal is to establish the effectiveness of the MBS-A intervention and widely disseminate the intervention. Ultimately, the intervention is intended to improve cancer control and reduce the double disparity in this underserved patient population. We propose the following specific aims: 1. Systematically and culturally adapt a meditation-based support intervention (MBS-A) and finalize the intervention components and delivery format that meet the needs of Black patients with advanced cancer. 2. Identify the feasibility of conducting a supportive-care RCT in Black patients with advanced cancer as determined by recruitment and retention rates, randomization and blinding procedures, and intervention delivery. 3. Identify the feasibility of implementing the MBS-A and AC interventions as determined by session attendance, intervention acceptability, and treatment fidelity.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALIndividual Interview
Group 1, participant will be in a supportive care program with other Black cancer patients in which you will practice meditation. Group 2, participate will be in a supportive care program with other Black cancer patients that focuses on coping with cancer. Participants will be asked to participate weekly sessions for 4 weeks (that is a total of 4 sessions) and each session will last about 60 minutes. Both groups will be delivered via Zoom (a web-based videoconferencing service) and led by a master's-level interventionist.
BEHAVIORALMeditation Exercise
Group 1, participant will be in a supportive care program with other Black cancer patients in which you will practice meditation. Group 2, participate will be in a supportive care program with other Black cancer patients that focuses on coping with cancer. Participants will be asked to participate weekly sessions for 4 weeks (that is a total of 4 sessions) and each session will last about 60 minutes. Both groups will be delivered via Zoom (a web-based videoconferencing service) and led by a master's-level interventionist.
Sponsors
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
For Aim 1, in order to be eligible to participate in this study, a patient must meet all of the following criteria: * Self-identifies as Black/African American * Is ≥18 years old * Was diagnosed with a stage III-IV solid tumor * Is able to provide informed consent For Aims 2 and 3, in order to be eligible to participate in this study, a patient must meet all of the following criteria: * Self-identifies as Black/African American * Is ≥18 years old * Was diagnosed with a stage III-IV solid tumor * Is on active treatment (any line) * Has an ECOG performance status of ≤2 * Has access to the internet * Is able to provide informed consent For Aims 2 and 3, if a family-based intervention is selected as the program format, a patient must meet the additional following criterion: • Has a family caregiver (e.g., spouse, adult child) with whom they currently reside Also, if a family-based intervention is selected as the program format, a caregiver must meet all of the following criteria: * Is ≥18 years old * Has access to the internet * Is able to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
For Aim 1, there are no
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Symptom Inventory-Score Scale | through study completion; an average of 1 year. | MD Anderson Symptom Inventory, which consists of 13 core items assessing symptom severity and 6 items assessing symptom interference with daily living.71,72 If the family-based format is selected, patients and caregivers will complete the form as it applies to their own symptoms as well as their perceptions of each other's symptoms.73 MD Anderson Symptom Inventory-Score Scale "at its worst" using 0-10 numerical rating scales with 0 = "not present" and 10 = "as bad as you can imagine." |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORDalnim Cho, PhD
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Outcome results
None listed