Exploring the Evolution of Quality of Life and Emotional Distress Among Cancer Patients Participa… (NCT07283627) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Exploring the Evolution of Quality of Life and Emotional Distress Among Cancer Patients Participating in Mind-body Therapies
Switzerland150 participantsStarted 2025-12-01
Plain-language summary
Cancer incidence is increasing worldwide, and although survival rates have improved thanks to advances in treatment and early detection, many patients continue to experience reduced quality of life (QoL), anxiety, depression, and distress. Mind-body therapies (MBTs)-including mindfulness, laughter yoga, and art therapy-are increasingly integrated into supportive oncology care. Evidence suggests these therapies may improve psychosocial well-being; however, existing research often suffers from methodological limitations, small samples, and limited generalizability.
The OTIUM centers in Geneva and Meyrin offer structured MBT programs to cancer patients. This project aims to evaluate the evolution of QoL and emotional distress in patients participating in one of these therapies, using validated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient diagnosed with cancer
* Acceptance and signature of an informed consent form
* Age of majority
* Completion of one of the therapies concerned.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Withdrawal of the signed informed consent form
* Metastatic cancer
* Cancer recurrence
* Drugs use against stress
* Memory disorders
* History or current use of a MBT
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Quality of life
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at (approximately) 8 weeks