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Mind-body Medicine for Patients With Malignant Hematological Diseases

This research is exploring if a special group programme, called 'mind-body medicine', can help people with certain blood cancers feel less tired after their treatment. Participants will have had their initial chemotherapy or radiation and are now in a period of remission, meaning their cancer is no longer detectable. The study aims to see if learning techniques that help connect the mind and body can ease the tiredness often experienced by people recovering from these conditions. It's designed for adults aged 18 and over, offering a supportive approach to managing this common symptom.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

Universität Duisburg-Essen

Enrolment target

Start

06 Sep 2017

Estimated completion

31 Dec 2026

Hematologic Neoplasms

What is this study about?

This study, called 'Mind-body Medicine for Patients With Malignant Hematological Diseases', is investigating a new way to help people who have had certain blood cancers or related conditions. These types of cancers affect the blood, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. The main goal is to see if a group programme focusing on mind-body techniques can help reduce tiredness (also known as fatigue), which is a common and often challenging symptom for many cancer survivors.

The mind-body programme involves learning different techniques that help you focus on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and physical body. These might include things like relaxation exercises, mindfulness, or gentle movement. The study wants to find out if taking part in such a programme can make a real difference in how tired people feel, helping them to have better energy levels and a better quality of life as they recover.

By taking part, you would be helping researchers understand if this kind of supportive approach can be an effective way to manage fatigue. This could potentially lead to better support options for many other people in the future who are also recovering from blood cancers.

Key takeaways

A study for adults recovering from blood cancers.
Investigates if mind-body techniques can reduce tiredness.
Involves attending a group programme (8 out of 11 sessions required).
No new medications are given.
Aims to improve quality of life for cancer survivors.
Participation helps future patients with similar conditions.

Who may be eligible?

To join this study, you need to be an adult (18 years or older) who has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer or a related condition. It's important that you have already finished your main treatment, like chemotherapy or radiotherapy, and your doctors have confirmed that your cancer is currently in remission. This means your tests show no signs of the cancer.

You also need to feel physically and mentally well enough to attend most of the group sessions – they expect you to be able to make it to 8 out of 11 in total.

However, you can't join if you are currently receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or another rehabilitation programme during the study period. You also can't take part if you are pregnant, or if you are already involved in another study that looks at similar behavioural interventions.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Do you have a blood cancer and are you currently in remission?
Have you finished your main chemotherapy or radiation treatment?
Are you able to attend at least 8 out of 11 group sessions?
Are you NOT currently pregnant?
Are you NOT currently undergoing other cancer treatment or studies for behaviour?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you join this study, you'll be part of a group learning about mind-body techniques. The study doesn't mention specific details about how often you'd attend, but it does say there are 11 group sessions, and you'd need to attend at least 8 of them. It's likely these sessions would be held regularly, perhaps weekly or bi-weekly. There are no medications involved in this study, as it focuses on group-based mind-body techniques. You would participate in assessments (like questionnaires) to see how your fatigue levels change. The total duration of your involvement would depend on the length of the 11-session programme and any follow-up assessments.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part might help you feel less tired and improve your well-being through learning new mind-body techniques. There are no medications or invasive procedures, so physical risks are low. However, some people might find group settings or focusing on their experiences emotionally challenging. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus, Abteilung für Hämatologie, Onkologie und Palliativmedizin
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Stuttgart, Germany· Recruiting

Common questions

What is 'mind-body medicine'?

It's about techniques that help you understand and use the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and physical health, often to manage stress or symptoms.

What kind of blood cancer patients are included?

The study is for adults who have had blood cancers and are now in complete remission after their main treatment.

Will I have to take any new medicine or injections?

No, this study focuses on a group programme with mind-body techniques, not new medicines or injections.

How many group sessions do I need to attend?

You need to be able to attend at least 8 out of the 11 planned group sessions.

Will joining this study affect my usual cancer care?

No, participating in this study should not affect your regular medical care for your cancer.

How to find out more

Holger Cramer, PhD

holger.cramer@med.uni-tuebingen.de +4971181017860 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.