Meditation may ease depression in advanced cancer patients and caregivers

NCT ID NCT06409065

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two supportive care programs—meditation and discussion sessions—for people with advanced (stage IV) cancer and their family caregivers. Researchers want to see if these programs can reduce depressive symptoms and improve quality of life. About 400 patient-caregiver pairs will participate, and the study is currently recruiting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Meditation Program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, non-drug way to reduce depression and improve well-being for patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study with no drug involved, so benefits may be modest. Results depend on participants' engagement and may not apply to all cancer types or stages.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma cancer digestive system cancer female reproductive organ cancer neoplasm thoracic cancer

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

CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

MD Anderson
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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