Meditation may ease depression in advanced cancer patients and caregivers
NCT ID NCT06409065
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 34 times
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.
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What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
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