Mindfulness text messages for depression after cancer treatment
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Kidney & urinary, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a text-message-based mindfulness program to help reduce depression symptoms in people who have finished primary treatment for early-stage breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer. Participants receive daily text messages with mindfulness exercises and complete surveys to track their mood.
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Who can take part
- You have mild to moderate depression (score 5–19 on a depression questionnaire).
- You have been diagnosed with stage 0–III breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer.
- You finished primary cancer treatment (surgery, chemo, or radiation) within the past 2 years. Hormone therapy is allowed.
- You are not currently practicing mindfulness regularly and have not completed a formal mindfulness program before.
- You have access to a phone, tablet, or computer with internet.
- You can read and speak English.
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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