Mind-Body Health in Uro-Oncology: Research Study
Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Bladder Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Prostate Cancer focused on measuring prostate cancer, mindfulness, eHealth, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, caregiver
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with clinically localized or locally advanced prostate, kidney or bladder cancer OR the spouse/significant other (married or living together ≥ 1 year) of a person with prostate, kidney or bladder cancer
- Spouses/significant others will only be included if their partners with cancer diagnoses will be participating
- 18 years old or older
- Proficient in comprehending spoken English. Proficient in reading and writing English.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Is not able to receive email or text messages
- History of diagnosed severe mental illness or hospitalization for chronic psychiatric reasons, as identified by referring physicians, such that participation in MBSR group activities would be contraindicated.
- Vision- or hearing-impaired such that ability to listen to or observe MBSR course instructions is compromised.
- Diminished cognitive skills as to render consent meaningless
- Physical debilitation such that study participation would not be feasible or would create undue hardship.
- Participation in the intervention arm of the preceding study, "Reducing Stress During Active Surveillance" EH09-202.
Sites / Locations
- Northwestern University
- NorthShore University HealthSystem
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
No Intervention
Mindfulness text/email message
Health promotion text/email message
No text/email message
Weekly MBSR specific text or email messages related to course teachings were sent. TYPES OF MESSAGES INCLUDED: Non-reaction; Non-Judgment; Awareness; Loving Kindness; Acceptance.
Weekly general/informational texts or emails about healthy living and lifestyle were sent. TYPES OF MESSAGES INCLUDED: Diet; Exercise; Sleep; Illness; Stress.
No texts or emails were sent. There are no examples or descriptions for these messages, because no messages were sent to this group.