Can mindfulness ease cancer stress for latino families?

NCT ID NCT04870788

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

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

Summary

This study is testing a culturally adapted mindfulness program for Latino cancer patients and their family caregivers. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for reducing stress and anxiety. About 68 patient-caregiver pairs will take part, with some starting the program right away and others after a 12-week wait.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mindfulness-based stress reduction program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a practical, culturally tailored way to ease anxiety and improve quality of life for Latino cancer patients and their families.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage feasibility study (68 participants) focused on whether the program is acceptable and doable, not on proving it works. Results may not apply to all Latino communities.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADVANCED MALIGNANT SOLID NEOPLASM

Contacts and locations

Locations

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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