Comparing the effects of live versus recorded relaxation on mood, coping, and quality of life on patients with cancer

ABSTRACT: Study hypothesis: 1. In patients attending the Oncology Health Centres for the first time, what is the relative effectiveness of live relaxation "LIVEREL" and recorded relaxation "RECREL" (i.e. "treatment as usual" including audio recorded relaxation as part of support within the Oncology Health Centres) on mood, coping and quality of life? 2. What is the relative cost-effectiveness of LIVEREL and RECREL? 3. What are the immediate effects of live versus recorded relaxation instructions on blood pressure and pulse rate? If patients randomised to LIVEREL have significantly higher relaxation scores on the Mood Rating Scale than those randomised to RECREL, we would conclude that the beneficial effects of LIVEREL was due to the extra social contact and/or the effects of live feedback on performance. Primary outcome(s): Relaxation scale score on the Mood Rating Scale (MRS), (Anderson et al., 2000; Johnson et al., 1996; Walker et al., 1997; Walker et al., 1999; Wesnes et al., 1997b), measured at 8 weeks

DISEASE(S): Endometrial,Various Cancers Colorectal,Gynaecological Cancer (ovarian,Cervical) Lung,Or Prostate

PROVIDER: 2422595 | ecrin-mdr-crc |

REPOSITORIES: ECRIN MDR