Status:
UNKNOWN
Mindfulness Meditation and Qigong for Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Colorectal Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Colorectal cancer imposes threats to patients' well-being. Although most physical symptoms can be managed by medication, psychosocial stressors may complicate survival and hamper quality of life. Mind...
Detailed Description
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer. Lifestyle modification and development of self-regulatory and self-care skills for maintaining psychological and physical well-being are es...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of primary colorectal cancer of any stages 0 to III
- An expected survival length of 12 months or longer
- 5 to 5 years following completion of main treatment for colorectal cancer
- Ages 18 or higher
- Chinese speaking
Exclusion
- Regularly practicing baduanjin qigong, other forms of qigong, taichi, meditation, mindfulness practices or yoga once a week or more
- Having participated in the above trainings in the past 6 months
- Severe cachexia, dizziness, bone pain, nausea or significant orthopedic problem or other contraindications for mild to moderate physical exertion
- Diagnosis of major medical or psychiatric disorder besides cancer (including but not limited to severe cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, uncontrolled diabetes, untreated hypothyroidism, delirium or dementia)
- Recurrence of colorectal cancer or other cancers
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 4 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
189 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03817489
Start Date
January 4 2017
End Date
October 30 2020
Last Update
January 30 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Centre on Behavioral Health, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong