Overview
This trial studies how well a mind-body intervention works in improving overall quality of life in adolescents and young adults with Hodgkin lymphoma. A meditation based mind-body intervention may help lower distress, depressive symptoms, and anxiety in adolescents and young adults coping with Hodgkin lymphoma.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. Examine the feasibility of the mind-body intervention in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL).
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:
I. Establish the initial intervention efficacy regarding psychological distress and cancer symptoms (tertiary objective) relative to an attention control (AC) group.
EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVE:
I. Explore mediation (e.g., mindfulness, compassion, social connection, inflammatory processes) and moderation (e.g., demographic and medical factors) of the intervention effects.
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 groups.
GROUP I: Patients attend meditation group sessions over 75 minutes once weekly for up to 5 weeks.
GROUP II: Patients attend educational group sessions over 75 minutes once weekly for up to 5 weeks.
After completion of study intervention, patients are followed at 6 and 12 weeks.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participants diagnosed within 6 months with stage I-IV HL
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 2 or below
- Having access to the internet
- Able to read, write and speak English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Major psychiatric or cognitive deficits that would impede the completion of self-report instruments as deemed by the clinical team
- Regular (self-defined) participation in psychotherapy or a formal cancer support group