Can nature sounds ease grief? new study tests meditation for cancer caregivers
NCT ID NCT06662409
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a nature-based healing meditation program can help friends and family caregivers who are grieving the loss of a loved one to cancer. The program includes six audio meditation modules available online. Researchers will measure how feasible and acceptable the program is, and whether it improves grief, attention, and quality of life. The study aims to enroll 70 adult caregivers.
What this could mean
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Active substance
nature-based healing meditation (NBHM) auditory modules
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to support grieving caregivers and reduce their emotional distress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is new and unproven.
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Michigan State University College of Nursing
RECRUITINGEast Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
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