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CompletedNCT01901835

Media Diversion in Improving Quality of Life in Patients With Recurrent Gynecologic Cancers Receiving Chemotherapy

The Effects of a Media Diversion on Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Recurrent Gynecologic Cancers

Status
Completed
Phase
N/A
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
67 (actual)
Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison · Academic / Other
Sex
Female
Age
18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

This randomized clinical trial studies media diversion in improving quality of life in patients with recurrent gynecologic cancers receiving chemotherapy. Media diversion may improve mood and quality of life in patients having cancer treatment.

Detailed description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To analyze the impact of a media-based intervention on patient mood during the receipt of chemotherapy for recurrent gynecologic cancers. OUTLINE: are randomized to 1 of 2 arms. ARM I: Participants are provided headphones and a tablet and choose among a selection of humorous movies. Upon the third course of chemotherapy, participants are provided a selection of non-humorous movies. ARM II: Participants are provided headphones and a tablet and choose among a selection of non-humorous movies. Upon the third course of chemotherapy, participants are provided a selection of humorous movies.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
PROCEDUREmind-body intervention procedureParticipate in media diversion with humorous and non-humorous movies
OTHERsurvey administrationAncillary studies
PROCEDUREquality-of-life assessmentAncillary studies

Timeline

Start date
2014-02-12
Primary completion
2016-05-24
Completion
2017-02-08
First posted
2013-07-17
Last updated
2019-11-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT01901835. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.