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Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Creative Arts Therapy for Cancer. Completed, enrolled 83 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) on pediatric patients undergoing chemotherapy in the Infusion Center at Children's Hospital Colorado Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Findings from a previous pilot study support the hypothesis that CAT may improve quality of life (QOL), resiliency, physical posture, and emotional response to pain of pediatric oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The intervention will consist of approximately weekly CAT in the infusion center during cancer therapy. The interventionist is a Master's prepared, licensed dance/movement therapist who is experienced in music and art therapies as well. The CAT includes dance/movement such as playing with a parachute, simple yoga breathing and postures, and work with physioballs. The music includes singing, listening to music, and playing instruments. The art consists of drawing, finger painting, working with clay. The CAT may occur in individual sessions in private infusion rooms, or in groups in the middle of the infusion center. The CAT is not only a distraction, but also a therapeutic process addressing the stressors of cancer and its treatment. The "dose" of CAT will be recorded (number and type of sessions) and will be factored into the analysis.