Can meditating together ease the burden of advanced lung cancer?

NCT ID NCT02596490

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether a couple-based meditation program can improve quality of life for people with stage IV lung cancer and their romantic partners. Researchers will enroll 300 couples to attend meditation sessions and complete questionnaires about their health, mood, and relationship. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and provides meaningful benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance: couple-based meditation program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve emotional and physical well-being for patients and their partners.
What could go wrong: This is an early feasibility study, not a large-scale trial. The benefits may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm non-small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LUNG CANCER

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Contact

Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

Memorial Hermann
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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