Abbreviated MBCT for Depression in Older Black or African American Breast Cancer Survivors

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female, Breast Cancer Stage I, Breast Cancer Stage II, Breast Cancer Stage III, Mild Depression, Moderate Depression

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to develop and test an intervention designed to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06336538

Run by

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

People needed

23

Starts

2025-03-21

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-06

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• ≥65 years old
• fluency in English
• female
• African American/Black
• diagnosis of Stage I, II or III breast cancer
• at least 3 months past active treatment for cancer (chemotherapy, surgery and/or radiation therapy) with no additional treatment scheduled except endocrine therapy
• mild to moderate symptoms of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9(26) scores 4-14)
• willing to be audio and video-recorded
• willing to provide written informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• moderately severe or severe depression (PHQ-9 scores ≥15)
• comorbid psychiatric illness or other psychological disorders that would interfere with the ability to participate in or receive benefit from MBCT-Brief, including generalized social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, drug abuse or dependence, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and active suicidal ideation.
• changes in antidepressant medication within 6 weeks of intake
• prior history of engaging in formal MBIs including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, MBCT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• current daily meditation practice

Where it is running

• Cleveland Clinic Department of Wellness and Preventive Medicine — Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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