ISRCTN ISRCTN95243663
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN95243663
Secondary identifying numbers 32108
Submission date
05/12/2016
Registration date
05/12/2016
Last edited
16/01/2018
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Cancer
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
Ovarian cancer is a common form of cancer that often returns after treatment.Having cancer return can be traumatizing, causing mental distress. Mindfulness is a technique that aims patients live life in a present moment and could help patients with recurrent ovarian cancer. The aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of delivering a 6-week mindfulness based group support intervention to a cohort of ovarian cancer patients who have experienced disease recurrence.

Who can participate?
Woman aged 18 and older who have a confirmed ovarian cancer.
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What does the study involve?
All participants receive a 6-week mindfulness-based intervention comprising a total of 8.5 contact hours. The programme has been specifically adapted and modified for cancer patients based around extensive qualitative research to ensure its applicability and acceptability and in this capacity it has been successfully trialled in a population of stage 4 breast cancer patients.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Not provided at time of registration.

Where is the study run from?
Queen Alexandra Hospital (UK)

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
May 2016 to May 2017

Who is funding the study?
National Institute for Health Research (UK)

Who is the main contact?
Dr Sam Watts (Scientific)
s.watts@soton.ac.uk

Contact information

Dr Sam Watts
Scientific

Aldermoor Health Centre
Aldermoor Close
Southampton
SO16 5ST
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)2380 241085
Email s.watts@soton.ac.uk

Study information

Study designNon-randomised; Interventional; Design type: Treatment, Complementary Therapy, Psychological & Behavioural
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designNon randomised study
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeQuality of life
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleA six-week programme of group mindfulness sessions to improve mental health and wellbeing in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer: a feasibility study
Study acronymMOVA
Study objectivesThe aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of delivering a 6-week mindfulness based group support intervention to a cohort of ovarian cancer patients who have experienced disease recurrence.
Ethics approval(s)Berkshire Research Ethics Committee, 30/08/2016, ref: 16/SC/0415
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedSpecialty: Cancer, Primary sub-specialty: Gynaecological Cancers; UKCRC code/ Disease: Cancer/ Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs
InterventionAll participants receive a 6-week mindfulness-based intervention comprising a total of 8.5 contact hours. The intervention has been specifically adapted and modified for cancer patients based around extensive qualitative research to ensure its applicability and acceptability and in this capacity it has been successfully trialled in a population of stage 4 breast cancer patients.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureFeasibility outcomes:
1. Recruitment rate
2. Response rates
3. Number of patients completing the intervention
4. Number of patients completing the 6 month follow-up
5. Qualitative assessment of the intervention
6. Quantitative data analysis
Secondary outcome measures1. Anxiety
2. Depression
3. Quality of life
4. Diurnal cortisol variations
Overall study start date01/05/2016
Completion date09/05/2017

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexFemale
Target number of participantsPlanned Sample Size: 30; UK Sample Size: 30
Key inclusion criteria1. Any confirmed recurrence of OvCa at any stage
2. Aged 18 years and above
3. Willing to participate and provide informed consent
4. Fluent English (questionnaires validated and interviews conducted in English)
Key exclusion criteria1. Additional cancer diagnoses
2. Any significant mental illness (i.e. overt psychosis, history of suicidal ideation) but not to include clinical depression and/or anxiety
3. Receiving any other psychological therapy
Date of first enrolment09/11/2016
Date of final enrolment01/02/2017

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Hospital/treatment centre

De La Court House
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
PO6 3LY
England
United Kingdom

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Funders

Funder type

Government

National Institute for Health Research
Government organisation / National government
Alternative name(s)
National Institute for Health Research, NIHR Research, NIHRresearch, NIHR - National Institute for Health Research, NIHR (The National Institute for Health and Care Research), NIHR
Location
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date09/05/2018
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
HRA research summary 28/06/2023 No No

Editorial Notes

16/01/2018: The plain English summary has been added.
18/10/2017: Internal review.
16/10/2017: Internal review.
15/09/2017: Internal review.
06/06/2017: Internal review.