Comedy in Chemotherapy (COMIC) Study

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2007
Primary aims: To compare changes in (a) symptoms related to cancer and chemotherapy, (b) a marker of immune function (salivary immunoglobulin A), and (c) a hormonal marker of emotional stress (salivary cortisol) between two groups of patients who view a humorous or non-humorous DVD. Secondary aim: To describe the perception of patients, caregivers, and nurses regarding the overall intervention experience.
Epistemonikos ID: bf2c64a6784c22982fecb748c7e6d6100ea81d17
First added on: May 05, 2024