Couples-Based Mindfulness for Young Breast Cancer Survivors

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Conditions studied: Breast Cancer

In brief

This study aims to improve relationship, psychological, and physical adjustment among young breast cancer survivors (YBCS; diagnosed at age 45 or younger) and their committed/life partners. A mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention has been designed to meet the specific needs for young breast cancer survivors and their partners. The intervention will be administered in your home by using recorded videos of a trained MBSR instructor. Before, during, and after the 8-week intervention, participants will be asked to complete surveys.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02840344

Run by

University of Missouri-Columbia

People needed

130

Starts

2017-10-01

Expected to finish

2018-07-16

Last updated by the study team

2018-10-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18 years to 45 years old when diagnosed with breast cancer
• Diagnosed with stage 0, I, II, III breast cancer
• within 1 to 6 years after diagnosis of breast cancer
• Married or unmarried and living together.
• Living anywhere in the United States
• Both members of the couple must understand, read, and speak English
• Both members of the couple must have regular access to email and willingness to use the Internet.

You may not qualify if…

• Neither members of the couple may be experienced meditators (20 minutes daily, 5 days a week or more, for over a year) or graduates of a former MBSR class.

Where it is running

• University of Missouri — Columbia, Missouri, United States

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