About this trial
This clinical trial looks at how four different types of meditation can help cancer survivors feel more relaxed. The types are breathing only, focused attention only, mindfulness only, and a combination of all three. Many cancer survivors deal with stress and anxiety, and meditation might help improve their well-being. The goal is to see which method helps the most and how well participants can attend the sessions.
The trial ID is NCT06500377. It is not currently in a specific phase but focuses on supportive care. This trial is not regulated by the FDA for drugs, but it is for devices. The trial hopes to include 44 participants.
Who can join
Adults aged 18 and older can join. This trial is open to both men and women who can speak English or Spanish. Participants should not have prior extensive training in relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga. They should be long-term cancer survivors who have had surgery over six months ago and have not received chemotherapy or radiation. The trial team will confirm who is eligible.
Conditions
Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Age group
Adult, Older adult
The study team makes the final call on eligibility.
What happens in the study
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups. Each group will learn a different type of meditation with an instructor over three sessions in six weeks. All groups will also practice at home and provide saliva samples for the study.
Where
This trial is running at 2 locations in the United States. All of them are currently recruiting.
City of Hope at Irvine Lennar
Irvine, California
City of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, California