Behavioral Relaxation Approaches for Insomnia in Lung Cancer Patients

Study summary

This is a randomized, 30-day research study that is exploring the effects of two simplified mindfulness interventions in lung cancer patients aimed to improve their sleep quality and anxiety regarding sleep. The investigators will be enrolling a total of 20 patients who have insomnia symptoms. Patients will use a behavioral intervention to help with their sleep.

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Main goalTreatment

This describes the study’s primary purpose.

What is being studiedAssisted Relaxation Therapy and Modified Assisted Relaxation Therapy

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Who it may be forInsomnia

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Checked against the public recordLast updated Nov 25, 2024 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov

Is enrollment open?Withdrawn

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What kind of study?Not applicable

Interventional

Where is it offered?1 U.S. location

Locations may change over time.

Who runs it?Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine

Study sponsor

Study overview

What this study is about

Purpose: Treatment
Study type: Interventional
Phase: Not applicable
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Interventions being studied: Behavioral: Assisted Relaxation Therapy; Behavioral: Modified Assisted Relaxation Therapy

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How this study is categorized

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Treatment approach

Supportive or behavioral care→

Public criteria

Who may be able to participate

The sponsor separates these requirements into two groups. You do not need to interpret them alone—use them to guide a conversation with the study team.

Requirements people may need to meetInclusion criteria

18 or older
Diagnosed with Lung Cancer (In remission, Undergoing Immune Modulated Chemotherapy, Undergoing Platinum-based Chemotherapy
Fluent in English
Has Access to Smartphone
Has internet connection at home
More than 4 weeks post-surgery

Reasons someone may not be able to joinExclusion criteria

Inability to speak English or communicate verbally
Medical or other factors that, in the opinion of the study research team, would interfere with their ability to participate in the intervention (such as inability to participate in the guided compassion training due to deafness)

Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.

Study sites

U.S. locations

University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

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