Boosting Relaxation for Cancer Survivors Through Different Meditation Practices
NCT06500377 · RecruitingThis 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.
Locations and contact
This trial is running at 2 locations in the United States. All of them are currently recruiting.
United States2 locations · 2 recruiting
- City of Hope at Irvine LennarIrvine, CaliforniaRecruiting
- City of Hope Medical CenterDuarte, CaliforniaRecruiting
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.
What happens during the trial
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.
The trial team
The trial is sponsored by the City of Hope Medical Center, with collaboration from the National Cancer Institute. The principal investigator is Dr. Richard T Lee from City of Hope Medical Center.
Important dates
The trial started on June 17, 2024, and is expected to finish on June 17, 2026. It is currently enrolling new participants.
Additional information
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.
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