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Evaluation of a Stress Reduction Program in Patients With Malignant Brain Tumors and Their Family Caregivers

ClinicalTrials.gov · COMPLETED, 2008

4 participants

Abstract

RATIONALE: Yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises may help lower stress and improve quality of life in patients with malignant brain tumors and their family caregivers.

PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well a stress reduction program works to improve the quality of life of patients with malignant brain tumors and their family caregivers.

Conditions: Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment.

Primary outcome: Quality of life as measured by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 Items (EORTC QLQ-C30) and Brain Cancer Module-20.

Enrollment: 4 participants.

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Evidence Hub reads this as a clinical trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 4 participants or records.

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