Mind over lymphoma: meditation trial aims to ease young Patients' distress
NCT ID NCT04270266
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a meditation-based mind-body program can improve quality of life for adolescents and young adults (ages 18-39) recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Participants practice guided meditation and mindfulness techniques to help lower distress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. The goal is to see if these practices can make daily life feel more manageable and meaningful during cancer treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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71 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2019
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 39 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants between the ages of 18-39 diagnosed within 6 months with stage I-IV Lymphoma (all types) * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 2 or below * Having access to the internet * Able to read, write and speak English Exclusion Criteria: * Major psychiatric or cognitive deficits that would impede the completion of self-report instruments as deemed by the clinical team * Regular (self-defined) participation in psychotherapy or a formal cancer support group
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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