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Mindfulness may ease 'Scanxiety' for parents of kids with cancer

NCT ID NCT07420101

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kimberley Roche Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether caregivers of children with cancer feel anxious before routine scans (called 'scanxiety') and if a mindfulness program can help. About 160 caregivers will take part. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach can reduce stress and improve well-being.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 160 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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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

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Caregiver anxiety Caregiver anxiety related to cancer imaging Pediatric oncology

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Connecticut Children's Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Hartford, Connecticut, 06106, United States

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