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Couples tackle brain tumors together with online Mind-Body program

NCT ID NCT03244995

Symptom relief Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests an online mind-body program designed for people with brain tumors (glioma) and their partners. The program aims to improve spiritual well-being, sleep, mood, and overall quality of life for both. Researchers are enrolling 74 couples to see if the program is practical and helpful.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mind-Body Intervention (online couple-based program)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical way to improve emotional and physical well-being for brain tumor patients and their partners.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study (74 participants) focused on whether the program is acceptable, not on proving it works. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

74 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2017

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * PATIENT ONLY: Patients with a diagnosis of HGG or low grade glioma (LGG), based on radiographic or pathologic diagnosis of grade III or IV listed in the medical records, or patients with a malignancy that has metastasized to the brain * PATIENT ONLY: Patients must be within 1 month of initiating or having undergone any type of cancer treatment (i.e., surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy) * PATIENT ONLY: Karnofsky performance status (KPS) of 80 or above * PATIENT ONLY: Having a spouse/romantic partner (including same-sex) and who is willing to participate * PATIENT \& PARTNER: Able to read and speak English * PATIENT \& PARTNER: Able to provide informed consent * PATIENT \& PARTNER: Have access to internet connectivity Exclusion Criteria: * PATIENT ONLY: Regularly (self-defined) participation in psychotherapy or a formal cancer support group * PATIENT ONLY: Cognitive deficits that would impede the completion of self-report instruments as deemed by the clinical team

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer glioblastoma glioma grade III glioma low grade glioma malignant glioma metastatic malignant neoplasm in the brain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Glioblastoma Low grade glioma Malignant glioma Metastatic malignant neoplasm in the brain Partner Who grade III glioma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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