Mindfulness may ease sexual struggles for women after cancer
NCT ID NCT07296796
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 4-week online mindful compassion program for women who had finished cancer treatment and were in hospice care at home. The goal was to see if it could improve sexual function, well-being, and quality of life. Twenty-two women took part, and the program included weekly sessions and a follow-up after 12 weeks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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22 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2023
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- 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 100 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Were in hospice care with a cancer diagnosis/terminal * We're receiving support and care * Identified as female * Registered with a healthcare service or charity * Self-perceived satisfactory sexual intimacy before cancer diagnosis (Acquired) * Aged 18 years or older * Had a computer, laptop, mobile phone- intervention was online. * Read and wrote English, as the intervention was delivered in English * Patient Health Questionnaire 9 screening (score range from minimal to moderate, 0-14). * Mental Capacity Mini Cog outcomes 3,4,5 (cognitive comprehension) Exclusion Criteria: * Were not in hospice care with a cancer diagnosis/terminal * Did not identify as female * Were very late-stage palliative/hospice care in which capacity (medication) may be compromised, or discomfort is experienced * Were aged below 18 years old * Had reading and writing difficulties in English * Had a moderate to severe to high Patient Health Questionnaire 9 screening score (ranging from moderate to severe 15-27). * Mental Capacity Mini Cog outcomes 0,1,2 (problematic cognitive comprehension)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Social Sciences and Professions
London, N7 8DB, United Kingdom
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