Virtual meditation may ease cancer stress in rural areas
NCT ID NCT07291011
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a virtual mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program can improve mental health in cancer patients living in underserved or rural parts of Minnesota. About 45 participants will take the online course and report changes in stress, anxiety, and mindfulness. The goal is to see if this approach can bridge the gap in mental health care access for those who live far from services.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a practical, home-based way to help cancer patients in rural areas manage stress and anxiety without traveling far.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires a computer or smartphone, which could limit access for some.
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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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About 45 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2029
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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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of cancer, or currently have cancer * Patients reporting \> 4/10 emotional distress on a 0-10 scale within the past six months * Patients with a Rural-Urban Commuting Area (RUCA) code of 4 or greater * Have a computer or smartphone * Willing to complete questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English-speaking patients * Life expectancy \< 12 months * Active psychiatric disease
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Conditions
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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