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NCT02988271 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Meditation Therapy in Improving Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients With Psychosocial Distress

A NA study of Depression and Anxiety, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Active
Registry status
NA
Development phase
35
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02988271 is a NA study of Depression and Anxiety that is active but no longer recruiting, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 35 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02988271, a NA study of Depression and Anxiety, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
35 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This trial studies how well self-administered meditation therapy works in improving anxiety and depression in cancer patients who exhibit psychosocial distress. Meditation therapy is a mind-body approach that uses a variety of techniques, such as deep breathing, sound, or movement, that may help to decrease distress and anxiety and enhance the health and quality of life of patients with cancer.

Conditions Studied

Depression Anxiety Malignant Neoplasm

Interventions

  • OTHER Interview
  • PROCEDURE Quality-of-Life Assessment
  • PROCEDURE Meditation Therapy
  • PROCEDURE Supportive Care

Study Locations (1)

Texas

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 35 participants
Start Date 2019-04-11
Est. Completion 2026-02-28
Phase NA

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

2,692 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02988271

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02988271 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 35 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The listed sponsor is M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Interview is the first listed.

NCT02988271 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02988271 about?

NCT02988271 is a clinical study titled "Meditation Therapy in Improving Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients With Psychosocial Distress". This trial studies how well self-administered meditation therapy works in improving anxiety and depression in cancer patients who exhibit psychosocial distress. Meditation therapy is a mind-body approach that uses a variety of techniques, such as deep breathing, sound, or movement, that may help to ...

What is the current status of trial NCT02988271?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 35 participants. The study started on 2019-04-11. Estimated completion is 2026-02-28.

What conditions does trial NCT02988271 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Malignant Neoplasm.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02988271?

The interventions under investigation include: Interview (OTHER), Quality-of-Life Assessment (PROCEDURE), Meditation Therapy (PROCEDURE), Supportive Care (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02988271?

This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02988271 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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