Acute pain relief after Mantram meditation in children with neuroblastoma undergoing anti-GD2 monoclonal antibody therapy

Title

Acute pain relief after Mantram meditation in children with neuroblastoma undergoing anti-GD2 monoclonal antibody therapy

Creator

Ahmed M; Modak S; Sequeira S

Publisher

Journal Of Pediatric Hematology/oncology

Date

2014

Subject

adolescent; Child; Female; Humans; Male; retrospective studies; Pain; Neuroblastoma; Antineoplastic Agents; Preschool; Meditation; Antibodies; Gangliosides; Monoclonal

Description

Nonpharmacologic, mind-body interventions are used to reduce anxiety in pediatric patients. Anti-ganglioside GD2 monoclonal antibody (anti-GD2 MoAb 3F8) therapy is the standard of care for high-risk neuroblastoma and pain is its major side effect. We performed a retrospective analysis of children undergoing anti-GD2 MoAb 3F8 treatment who received guided meditation. Meditation involved concentrating on the repetition of rhythmic, melodic sounds purported to slow breathing and induce a relaxation response. A total of 71% patients completed a session at first (n=19) or second attempt (n=5). Patients received fewer analgesic doses to manage anti-GD2 MoAb 3F8-induced pain when participating in meditation (n=17, mean=-0.4 dose, P<0.01). Mantram meditation is a feasible outpatient intervention associated with reduced analgesic requirements.
2014-03

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Type

Journal Article

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Citation

Ahmed M; Modak S; Sequeira S, “Acute pain relief after Mantram meditation in children with neuroblastoma undergoing anti-GD2 monoclonal antibody therapy,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed March 29, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/14981.