Comparing the Impact of Four Types of Meditation Practices for Relaxation in Cancer Survivors

Part of paid clinical trials in Duarte, California.

Sponsor
City of Hope Medical Center
Study ID
NCT06500377
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm
  • Malignant Solid Neoplasm

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Biospecimen Collection — PROCEDURE
    Undergo saliva sample collection
  • Meditation Therapy — PROCEDURE
    Learn breathing only meditation
  • Meditation Therapy — PROCEDURE
    Learn focused attention only meditation
  • Meditation Therapy — PROCEDURE
    Learn mindfulness only meditation
  • Meditation Therapy — PROCEDURE
    Learn breathing, focused attention, and mindfulness combined meditation
  • Questionnaire Administration — OTHER
    Ancillary studies

Study Details

This clinical trial compares the impact of four types of meditation practices, breathing only, focused attention only, mindfulness only, and breathing, focused attention and mindfulness combined, for relaxation in cancer survivors. Studies show that many patients with cancer experience stress and anxiety. Meditation therapy uses a variety of techniques, such as breathing, sound, or movement, that may help to decrease distress and anxiety and enhance the health and quality of life of patients with cancer. The trial is being done to find out how meditation can help cancer survivors feel relaxed and attain a peaceful state of mind.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 17, 2024
Status verified
Jul 2025
Primary completion
Jun 17, 2026
Completion
Jun 17, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
44 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Arm I (breathing only meditation)
    Patients learn breathing only meditation with an instructor over 60 minutes for 3 sessions within 6 weeks. Patients also practice meditation at home and undergo saliva sample collection on study.
  • Experimental: Arm I (focused attention only meditation)
    Patients learn focused attention only meditation with an instructor over 60 minutes for 3 sessions within 6 weeks. Patients also practice meditation at home and undergo saliva sample collection on study.
  • Experimental: Arm III (mindfulness only meditation)
    Patients learn mindfulness only meditation with an instructor over 60 minutes for 3 sessions within 6 weeks. Patients also practice meditation at home and undergo saliva sample collection on study.
  • Experimental: Arm IV (combined meditation)
    Patients learn breathing, focused attention, and mindfulness combined meditation with an instructor over 60 minutes for 3 sessions within 6 weeks. Patients also practice meditation at home and undergo saliva sample collection on study.

Primary Outcome Measure

Retention rate [ Time Frame: Up to 6 weeks ]

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
City of Hope Medical CenterDuarteCalifornia91010
Richard T. Lee
[email protected]
949-671-4091
Richard T. Lee (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
City of Hope at Irvine LennarIrvineCalifornia92618
Richard T. Lee
[email protected]
626-359-8111
[email protected]
626-359-8111
Richard T. Lee, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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