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Can mindfulness help couples cope with advanced colon cancer? researchers want to know

NCT ID NCT05840263

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study aims to create a mindfulness program designed for couples where one partner has metastatic colorectal cancer. Researchers will interview patients, their partners, and clinicians to understand their needs and preferences for such a program. The goal is to design a program that can be tested in the future to reduce distress and improve quality of life for both partners.

What this could mean

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Active substance
qualitative interviews and cognitive interviews (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a tailored mindfulness program that helps couples cope better with the stress of advanced colorectal cancer.
What could go wrong
This is an early, small qualitative study (48 participants) to gather opinions, not test a treatment. The final program may not reduce distress as hoped.

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Study facts

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Participants

48 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2023

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Who is studied

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients' Partners Clinicians (including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, mental health providers, other advanced practice clinicians) who treat patients with colorectal cancer at the University of Colorado to participate in qualitative interviews.

Ages

18 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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

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Patient Inclusion Criteria: * Provision to sign and date the consent form. * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study. * Be aged \> 18 years. * Fluent in English language * Be a person (i.e., patient) diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), a partner (e.g., spouse) of someone diagnosed with mCRC, or a clinician who treats patients diagnosed with mCRC. Additional patient participant inclusion criteria: * Has a current diagnosis of metastatic (Stage IV, recurrent) colorectal cancer * Has an ECOG status \<2 or otherwise deemed appropriate for study participation by a clinician * Is in a committed relationship with a romantic partner for \>6 months * Has access to computer/internet through with video-conferencing (phone, laptop, tablet, desktop computer) * Indicates a score \>0 on the Distress Thermometer Additional partner participant inclusion criteria: * Has been in a committed relationship \>6 months with a patient who meets the above eligibility criteria * Has access to computer/internet through with video-conferencing (phone, laptop, tablet, desktop computer) * Indicates a score \>0 on the Distress Thermometer Additional clinician participant inclusion criteria: ∙Is a physician or advanced practice clinician (e.g., oncologist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, psychologist, mental health provider, etc.) Exclusion Criteria: ∙Has a serious mental illness (e.g., psychotic disorder), cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia), or medical condition (e.g., significant impaired sight/hearing) that would compromise participation

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Conditions

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colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

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Metastatic colorectal cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado Cancer Center

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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