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Comparing Music Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety After Cancer

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Quality of Life

Quality of life study for people diagnosed with cancer who are experiencing anxiety

Clinicaltrials.gov identifier:
NCT05215353

Study Contact Information:

Jun Mao, MD, MSCE

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About the Study

This study compares two non-drug approaches—music therapy and behavioral therapy (CBT)—to see how well they reduce anxiety in people who have had cancer.

Many people continue to experience anxiety after cancer. This study will compare two non-medication approaches to treating anxiety to learn which approach works best for different people and to better understand factors that influence how people respond to therapy.

The study is open to people diagnosed with all stages and with different types of cancer. 

This Study is Open To:

People may be able to participate if they meet the following requirements: 

  • Age 18 or older.
  • Diagnosed with cancer in the past. 
  • No active cancer or stable disease with no progression.
  • Anxiety symptoms for at least 1 month.
  • Able to speak English or Spanish.
  • Willing to be randomly assigned to either group.
  • Access to Zoom and a quiet, private space

Advanced Cancer Sub-study 

  • Age 18 or older.
  • Advanced, or nonresectable cancer (specific for eligibilty depends on cancer type).
  • Currently receiving treatment or on active surveillance.
  • Anxiety symptoms for at least 1 month.
  • Expected survival of more than 6 months.
  • Able to speak English.
  • Access to Zoom and a private space.

This Study is NOT Open To:

People with the following are not able to participate:

  • Completed active cancer treatment (e.g., surgery, radiation, chemotherapy) less than one month prior to enrollment (maintenance or  hormonal or targeted therapies may be allowed).
  • Serious mental health conditions. 
  • Significant problems with memory or thinking. 
  • Received 7 or more behavioral therapy or music therapy sessions in the past six months.

Advanced Cancer Sub-study 

  • Active serious mental health conditions.
  • Significant impairment.
  • Received music therapy within the past 6 months.
  • Plans to start psychotherapy or change anxiety medications during the study.

What the Study Involves

Participants in the main study will be randomly assigned (by chance) to one of two groups:

Music therapy
Participants in the music therapy group will be asked to do the following: 

  • Attend 7 weekly sessions (about 60 minutes each). Session will include activities such as:
    • Relaxation using music.
    • Listening, singing, or creating music.
  • Sessions will be held virtually using Zoom.
  • Sessions will be personalized and led by a trained therapist.
  • Complete study assessments prior to starting (week 0) and at weeks 4, 8, 16, and 26.
  • The study will follow participants for about 26 weeks.
  • Some participants will be asked to complete optional interviews after treatment to understand their unique experiences.

behavioral therapy (CBT)
Participants in this group will be asked to do the following:

  • Attend 7 weekly sessions (about 60 minutes each). Sessions will focus on:
    • Understanding thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
    • Learning strategies to reduce anxiety.
  • Sessions will be held virtually using Zoom.
  • Complete study assessments prior to starting (week 0) and at weeks 4, 8, 16, and 26.
  • The study will follow participants for about 26 weeks.
  • Some participants will be asked to complete optional interviews after treatment to understand their unique experiences.

A substudy will enroll people living with cancer. Placement into groups and study participation will be similar to the groups listed above. 

Study Contact Information:

Jun Mao, MD, MSCE

Locations:

Florida

City: Miami RECRUITING
Facility: Baptist Alliance MCI
Contact Info:
786-596-2000

New York

City: New York RECRUITING
Facility: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Contact Info:
646-608-8552
646-608-8558

VIRTUAL

Quality of Life

Quality of life study for people diagnosed with cancer who are experiencing anxiety

Clinicaltrials.gov identifier:
NCT05215353

Study Contact Information:

Jun Mao, MD, MSCE

PRINTER FRIENDLY PAGE