Comparing meditation types for relaxation in cancer survivors
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study compares four different meditation practices to see which one helps cancer survivors relax best. If you are a cancer survivor who has not had chemotherapy or radiation, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and can speak English or Spanish.
- You have had little to no prior training in meditation, yoga, tai chi, or similar relaxation techniques (less than 3 hours total, and no regular practice in the past year).
- You are a long-term cancer survivor who had surgery to treat your cancer, and your last treatment was more than 6 months ago. You have not had chemotherapy, radiation, or other systemic treatments (like hormone therapy). Or you had a pre-cancerous lesion removed by surgery.
- You are willing to give a saliva sample, fill out stress tests and questionnaires, and wear a monitor that tracks your brain waves.
- You do not have active cancer, a serious neurological condition (like a stroke or Parkinson's), or an ongoing psychiatric condition (like severe depression or schizophrenia).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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