Working Memory, Mindfulness Level, and Quality of Life by Using Mindfulness Combined with Music Training Program in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: An Electroencephalogram Study Mindfulness, Music Training, Working Memory, Breast Cancer Patients, Electroencephalography
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Female patients diagnosed with breast cancer (Stage I to III), aged 20 to 60 years, who are currently receiving chemotherapy treatment. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status score between 0 to 3 No underlying medical conditions that may pose risks or interfere with participation in the study activities. No neurological disorders and screened using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). A score equal to or below the cutoff point is considered cognitive impairment. No communication or visual impairment, screened using the Jaeger chart. Scores lower than J10 indicate visual limitations and are excluded. Pain is controlled at a level below 4 on the pain rating scale. Stress level does not exceed the moderate range (less than 41 points), assessed using the Stress Test (SPST20). No depression, screened using the Two-Question Depression Screening Tool (2Q) with responses indicating (No) to both questions. Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent for the study until completion of all activities.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Breast cancer patients who are unable to participate in all scheduled intervention sessions. 2. Patients who withdraw or refuse to continue participation during the study period. 3. Breast cancer patients who require special or intensive care from healthcare professionals during the study. 4. Patients or their primary caregivers who relocate or change hospitals during the intervention period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Working Memory baseline, 8 weeks Operation Span (OSPAN) task,Mindfulness Level baseline, 8 weeks Philadelphia Mindfulness Scale,Quality of Life baseline, 8 weeks Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (Breast); FACTB score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Electroencephalogram baseline, 8 week Compare Amplitude of Alpha and Theta wave | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Chonburi Cancer Hospital