Finding Peace for Cancer Caregivers: Adapting ‘Finding Peace in a Frantic World’ for Caregivers of People with Cancer

Study Information:

We are interested in your opinions on how to best tailor an evidence-based mindfulness intervention for family members, partners, and caregivers of people with cancer. We want to understand what would help you to cope with stress and build resilience.

What does the study involve?

Participation in the Finding Peace for Cancer Caregivers study would involve:

• Completing a brief survey and a one-time interview with study staff.
  • We will ask for your opinion on how to best tailor Finding Peace in a Frantic World to meet the needs of caregivers of patients with cancer.

Your thoughts and opinions will be used to tailor Finding Peace in a Frantic World to be used with caregivers of people with cancer.

Contact Information:

If you’re interested in participating, you can call (401) 895-7882.

When we talk to you, we will discuss the study with you and ask some questions. If it seems like the study may be a good match for you, research staff will arrange for an in-person or online appointment.

Who can participate?

We are looking for people who:

• Are age 18 or older
• Are the primary caregiver for a person with cancer

Compensation/Reimbursement:

Participants will receive $50 for completing the one-time study interview.

Who are we?

The Finding Peace for Cancer Caregivers Study is a research study funded by the Legorreta Cancer Center at Brown University.

Morganne Kraines, PhD

Dr. Kraines is a clinical psychologist at Butler Hospital. She is also an assistant professor in the medical school at Brown and is a core faculty member at the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. As a researcher and clinician, her work focuses cognitive-affective factors that serve as mechanisms of treatments for mood disorders and health behaviors. Her work also aims to adapt evidence-based mindfulness interventions for at-risk populations.