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Purpose

This research study aims to explore the feasibility and acceptability of an adapted resiliency group program, called the Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (3RP-AYA), to reduce stress and promote stress-management among adolescents and young adults who have completed treatment for cancer.

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 16 Years and 29 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosed with any cancer between ages 14 and 29 - Completed cancer treatment within the past 5 years - At least 16 years of age at time of enrollment

Exclusion Criteria

  • Unwilling or unable to participate in the study - Unable to speak or read English - Is medically or otherwise unable to participate (as determined by a physician or study PI) - Unwilling or unable to participate in study sessions delivered via the Partners Telehealth videoconferencing software - Participation in a focus group during Phase 1 (DF/HCC 17-315)

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Active Comparator
Waitlist Control 		The 3RP-AYA will be delivered in weekly sessions over the course of approximately 8 weeks, for a total of 8 sessions Mini relaxation practice Weekly goal check-ins RR-practice
  • Other: Waitlist control
    The 3RP is a group program that-through a variety of mind-body approaches, such as imagery, relaxation, and yoga-seeks to buffer stress and promote psychological resiliency and physical well-being. Waitlist control receives the adapted 3RP program (3RP-AYA) approximately 2 months after study enrollment.
Experimental
3RP Group Sessions 		The 3RP-AYA will be delivered in weekly sessions over the course of approximately 8 weeks, for a total of 8 sessions Mini relaxation practice Weekly goal check-ins RR-practice
  • Other: 3RP-AYA
    The 3RP is a group program that-through a variety of mind-body approaches, such as imagery, relaxation, and yoga-seeks to buffer stress and promote psychological resiliency and physical well-being.

More Details

Status
Active, not recruiting
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Contact

Detailed Description

The Relaxation Response Resiliency Program, or 3RP, was developed by researchers at the MGH Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine. The 3RP is a group program that-through a variety of mind-body approaches, such as imagery, relaxation, and yoga-seeks to buffer stress and promote psychological resiliency and physical well-being. The 3RP has not yet been carried out with adolescent or young adult individuals who have recently completed treatment for cancer. As such, the investigators have adapted the original 3RP to target the specific needs of adolescent and young adult patients who are transitioning off active treatment. The investigators are conducting this study to see if the adapted program, the 3RP-AYA, is effective at reducing stress and stress-related symptoms for people of at least age 16 who have completed treatment for cancer within the past five years.

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