Study of Guided Meditation During Radiation Therapy for Adults With Brain Tumors to Reduce Anxiety

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effect of guided meditation during radiation therapy RT on acute anxiety in patients with brain tumors. This interventional study aims to compare anxiety changes between participants who receive a mindfulness audio practice during RT and those who receive standard care without intervention. The study focuses on whether mindfulness can reduce anxiety experienced during radiation treatment sessions. Participants will be randomly assigned to either listen to a 5-minute audio-recorded guided meditation during each RT session or receive standard care without this intervention. The meditation includes five validated practices such as body scan, mindful breathing, mindfulness of discomfort, savoring, and loving-kindness. These practices are designed to help patients manage their anxiety and emotional responses during their treatment course. During the 7-week treatment period, participants will be assessed for changes in acute anxiety using a specific anxiety measurement tool based on the GAD-2 scale. Additional assessments include anxiety in daily life and self-transcendence measured by validated questionnaires. Researchers will collect data before, during, and after RT sessions to monitor the impact of the meditation. The study is sponsored by the University of Utah and will help understand if mindfulness practices can support patients undergoing brain tumor radiation therapy.

Guided Meditation During Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors