Mapping emotional changes during corticosteroid treatment
Mapping Emotional Dynamics in Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (Type Mycosis Fungoides and/or Sezary Syndrome) Patients and Chronic Cluster Headache Patients During Treatment With Corticosteroids: a Case Series Study
This study is trying to see how emotions change in people being treated with corticosteroids for certain skin and headache conditions by having them report their feelings daily through a smartphone app.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Leiden University Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Leiden, Zuid-Holland) |
| Trial ID | NCT05391295 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to map emotional dynamics in patients undergoing corticosteroid treatment for mycosis fungoides, Sezary syndrome, or chronic cluster headaches. Using a variation of ecological momentary assessment, patients will complete a daily survey via a smartphone app to report their emotional symptoms in real time. The study will analyze these emotional states over time using dynamic time warping analysis, providing insights into the temporal dynamics of emotions. At the end of the study, patients will receive feedback on their emotional patterns, which may help address mood disturbances.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients diagnosed with mycosis fungoides, Sezary syndrome, or chronic cluster headaches who are receiving corticosteroid treatment.
Not a fit: Patients not undergoing corticosteroid treatment or those with other unrelated conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of emotional disturbances related to corticosteroid treatment, leading to better management strategies for affected patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of mapping emotional dynamics is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in understanding emotional responses to treatments, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Mycosis fungoides and/or Sezary syndrome patients * Chronic cluster headache patients * Corticosteroid treatment Exclusion Criteria: * N/A
Where this trial is running
Leiden, Zuid-Holland
- Lumc — Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Erik Giltay, MD, PhD — Leiden University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Paulien van Tilborg, MSc
- Email: P.J.van_Tilborg@lumc.nl
- Phone: 0031 71 5263448
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.