Faith and mindfulness join forces to heal black cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT06767475
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a mindfulness program that blends stress-reduction techniques with Christian principles to improve well-being in Black adult cancer survivors. Participants take part in a silent mindfulness retreat, focus groups, interviews, and questionnaires. The study measures changes in spiritual well-being and quality of life to see if this faith-based approach offers extra support.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- A mindfulness-based stress reduction program adapted to include Christian principles
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a culturally tailored way to improve spiritual well-being and quality of life for Black cancer survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 65 participants, so results may not apply to all survivors. The program's added Christian focus may not benefit everyone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224-9980, United States
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