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Couple-Based Meditation for Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients and Their Partners

Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

About this study

Objectives: Our specific aims are to: Aim 1: Examine the feasibility of a couple-based meditation program in 50 patients with metastatic lung cancer and their partners. Aim 2: Establish the initial efficacy of a couple-based meditation program in patients and their partners regarding physical, psychological, and spiritual quality of life outcomes.

Where this study is enrolling (2)

  • Memorial Hermann

    Houston, Texas

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  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas

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Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

  • ✓1. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS ONLY: Diagnosed with stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
  • ✓2. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS ONLY: Currently receiving treatment (e.g. radiotherapy, chemotherapy) at MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • ✓3. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS ONLY: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of less than or equal to 2
  • ✓4. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS ONLY: Have a romantic partner with whom they have resided for a minimum of 6 months
  • ✓5. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Must be at least 18 years old
  • ✓6. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Able to read and speak English
  • ✓7. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Able to provide consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • ✕1. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Not oriented to time, place, or person as deemed by the clinical team
  • ✕2. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Regular (self-defined) participation in psychotherapy or a formal cancer support group
  • ✕3. ALL PHASES, PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Prior enrollment in a couple-based mind-body intervention research study (protocols 2011-1179, 2013-0496, 2014-0036) conducted by the principal investigator including phase 1 or phase 2 of the current study.

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Trial data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.