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New treatment option for Breast Cancer
Official title Perioperative Mindfulness Proposal
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04049214
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to determine if a regular meditation and breath work practice started before surgery and continued through post-surgical recovery can improve anxiety and pain related to breast cancer and its treatment.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Females 18 years of age or older
- Subject must be able to speak and read English
- Newly diagnosed with primary breast cancer
- Will receive primary surgical treatment for their breast cancer diagnosis.
- Undergoing lumpectomy with or without autologous reconstruction with or without contralateral surgery for symmetry with or without IORT or simple...
You likely can't join if
- Recurrent breast cancer
- Current or history of major psychiatric diagnosis.
- people who are receiving neo-adjuvant chemotherapy
- people undergoing modified radical mastectomy or reconstruction
- people regular meditation practice within the past 12 months (defined as greater than twice weekly practice)
- people unwilling or unable to complete study materials or comply with study visits
See the full eligibility criteria
- Females 18 years of age or older
- Subject must be able to speak and read English
- Newly diagnosed with primary breast cancer
- Will receive primary surgical treatment for their breast cancer diagnosis.
- Undergoing lumpectomy with or without autologous reconstruction with or without contralateral surgery for symmetry with or without IORT or simple mastectomy without reconstruction
- Breast cancer or DCIS
- Recurrent breast cancer
- Current or history of major psychiatric diagnosis.
- people who are receiving neo-adjuvant chemotherapy
- people undergoing modified radical mastectomy or reconstruction
- people regular meditation practice within the past 12 months (defined as greater than twice weekly practice)
- people unwilling or unable to complete study materials or comply with study visits
- people with no access to email or a mobile phone (required to access meditations)
- people undergoing surgery outside Hoag
- people who have narcotic dependence as defined by regular weekly narcotic use before cancer diagnosis.
- Re-excision after lumpectomy (people who require re-excision after initial enrollment will be excluded from final analysis and dropped from the study).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Newport Beach, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Newport Beach, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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