Mindfulness over painkillers? new trial tests meditation for cancer pain
NCT ID NCT05877521
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a mindfulness program called MORE can help people with long-term cancer pain. 76 adults with a history of cancer and ongoing pain will either learn mindfulness skills or continue their usual care. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for managing pain without extra medication.
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 (MORE)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to help people with cancer-related chronic pain feel better and cope more easily.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits of mindfulness can vary from person to person.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, 10065, United States