Younger Breast Cancer Survivors
Conditions
Brief summary
Younger women with breast cancer experience substantially greater distress and depressive symptoms than older women. These symptoms can hamper recovery and healthy behaviors that can reduce the risk of recurrence and/or other chronic diseases. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a mindfulness meditation-based intervention for this at-risk group of women. The investigators hypothesize that a structured program of mindfulness meditation will lead to significant improvements in psychological well-being (i.e., depression, stress), with corresponding improvements in health behaviors and biomarkers of cancer risk, in women diagnosed with breast cancer, prior to age 50. The investigators will also examine mechanisms for intervention effects, including increased mindfulness and ability to relax.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALMindful Awareness practices (MAPs)
Mindfulness meditation-based intervention, is a 6-week program adapted from an existing program at Mindfulness Awareness Research Center(MARC),UCLA.
Sponsors
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
No minimum to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* women diagnosed with early, resectable breast cancer (Stage 0, I, II, or III) prior to age 50 * have completed treatment with surgery, radiation, and/or chemotherapy at least 3 months previously.
Exclusion criteria
* have a breast cancer recurrence, metastasis, or another cancer diagnosis (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer * unable to commit to intervention schedule.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Effect of Mindful Awareness Practices on daily living. | 6 weeks | Participants meet for 6 weekly, 2hr group sessions that include presentation of theoretical materials on mindfulness,relaxation,and mind-body connection;experiential practice of meditation and gentle yoga;psycho-educational component for cancer survivors,and group process focused on solving problems concerning impediments to effective practice.Participants will be instructed to practice mindfulness techniques on a daily basis. Daily diaries will be kept by participants to record practice time, mood assessments, and self-reported questions on benefits and barriers to practicing. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed