Mindfulness may ease anxiety for breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07221071

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Endeavor Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a brief mindfulness program could improve emotional well-being and quality of life in women with early-stage breast cancer. 42 women watched educational videos, listened to guided meditations, and wrote reflections before and after surgery. Researchers measured anxiety, depression, and other outcomes using surveys and finger-prick blood samples.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: mindfulness training (educational videos, guided meditations, journaling)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help breast cancer patients feel less anxious and depressed before and after surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The mindfulness program is short-term, and benefits may not last long.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER MINDFULNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Endeavor Health

Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States

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