Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction in Breast Cancer Recovery

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Conditions studied: Breast Cancer

In brief

The purpose of this study was two-fold: (i) to assess whether MBSR favorably influences psychological status, quality of life, stress hormones, and immune status in breast cancer survivors; and (ii) to explore possible mechanisms by which MBSR may favorably influence these outcomes, in particular, through reduction in fear of breast cancer recurrence and associated perceived stress. Both objectives were studied at the critical transition time immediately following completion of surgical, radiation and/or chemotherapy therapy for breast cancer.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00584142

Run by

University of South Florida

People needed

84

Starts

2006-03-01

Expected to finish

2012-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-06-18

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 21 years old or older
• Diagnosed with Stage 0, I, II, or III breast cancer
• Undergone lumpectomy and completed adjuvant radiation and/or chemotherapy (end of treatment to 18 months post-treatment)
• Ability to read and speak English at the 8th grade level to respond to the survey questions

You may not qualify if…

• Advanced stage (IV) breast cancer
• History of mastectomy
• Current psychiatric diagnosis
• Recurrent treatment for prior breast cancer

Where it is running

• University of South Florida — Tampa, Florida, United States

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