Hypnosis and Meditation for Cancer Pain

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Conditions studied: Pain Related to Cancer, Cancer of Head and Neck

In brief

The research study involves an open label trial (i.e., participant selects one of 2 interventions) to determine whether Veterans engaged in treatment for head and/or neck cancers find either of the two available behavioral treatments for pain (Self-Hypnosis or Mindfulness) helpful in managing pain, and if the study's delivery modality (providing audio recordings and workbooks for home use) is acceptable and feasible. If neither of the 2 interventions seems appealing, the participant can participate in the study by completing the study assessments only (this option is usual care); however, the participant will not receive the study materials or one-on-one appointments with the study clinician.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03558594

Run by

VA Puget Sound Health Care System

People needed

30

Starts

2018-07-31

Expected to finish

2020-07-28

Last updated by the study team

2019-08-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Veteran status (defined as prior service in the US Armed Forces and eligible to receive health care services through Veterans Health Affairs)
• 18 years of age or older
• Undergoing head and/or neck cancer treatment at the VAPSHCS in Seattle.
• Less than two (2) errors on the 6-item Cognitive Screener
• Able to read, speak, and understand English

You may not qualify if…

• Primary psychotic or major thought disorder as listed in participant's medical record or self-reported
• Psychiatric or behavioral conditions in which symptoms were unstable or severe (e.g., current delirium, mania, psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, active substance use disorder, psychiatric hospitalization) as listed in participant's medical record or self-reported within the past six months
• Hospitalization for psychiatric reasons involving psychosis other than suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and/or PTSD as noted in chart (within the past 5 years).
• Difficulties or limitations communicating over the telephone

Where it is running

• VA Puget Sound Heathcare System — Seattle, Washington, United States (enrolling)

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