Can Self-Kindness ease lung cancer stigma? new study says maybe

NCT ID NCT06191939

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Loyola Marymount University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested a 10-week virtual group program called Mindful Self-Compassion for Lung Cancer (MSC-LC) in 79 adults with lung cancer who felt stigmatized. Participants were randomly assigned to the program or a waitlist that received mental health resources. The goal was to see if the program could reduce feelings of stigma and boost self-compassion. Results are not yet available, but the study aims to show whether this approach is feasible and helpful.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mindful Self-Compassion for Lung Cancer (MSC-LC) program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new way to help people with lung cancer feel less judged and more at peace with their illness.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 79 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is time-intensive and may not work for all.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for LUNG CANCER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm Social Stigma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUNG CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California, 90045, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.