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Mindfulness may ease anxiety for breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07221071

Symptom relief Sponsor: Endeavor Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a brief mindfulness program could improve emotional well-being and quality of life in women with early-stage breast cancer. 42 women watched educational videos, listened to guided meditations, and wrote reflections before and after surgery. Researchers measured anxiety, depression, and other outcomes using surveys and finger-prick blood samples.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mindfulness training (educational videos, guided meditations, journaling)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help breast cancer patients feel less anxious and depressed before and after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The mindfulness program is short-term, and benefits may not last long.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2021

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 85 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Females \>20 and \< 85 years of age 2. History of contralateral breast cancer in the past is acceptable 3. Patients seeking second opinion for diagnosis are eligible 4. Clinical AJCC stage 0-III breast cancer 5. Patients who have an in breast tumor recurrence are eligible 6. English Speaking 7. Willing to fill out surveys required for the study 8. Gene mutation carriers are eligible 9. Neoadjuvant therapy patients are eligible Exclusion Criteria: 1. AJCC Stage IV breast cancer 2. Unwilling to fill out surveys for the study 3. Patients with a distant recurrence 4. Patients unaware of their diagnosis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast cancer Mindfulness

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Endeavor Health

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States

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