A research protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial designed to examine the feasibility of a couple-based mind-body intervention for patients with metastatic lung cancer and their partners

A research protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial designed to examine the feasibility of a couple-based mind-body intervention for patients with metastatic lung cancer and their partners

Abstract Background Given the generally incurable nature of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC), patients and their romantic partners are at risk for existential/spiritual distress. Although a handful of dyadic psychosocial interventions for lung cancer patients and their caregivers exist...

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Main Authors: Kathrin Milbury, Anne S. Tsao, Zhongxing Liao, April Owns, Rosalinda Engle, Edrea A. Gonzalez, Eduardo Bruera, Lorenzo Cohen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
Couples
Mind-body intervention
Feasibility
Randomized control trial
Study protocol
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-018-0231-6

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