A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program For Improving Mental Health Outcomes For Underserved Cancer Patients In Minnesota
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 24-013451
NCT ID: NCT07291011
Sponsor Protocol Number: 24-013451
About this study
This clinical trial evaluates whether a virtual stress reduction program that uses mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) techniques works to improve mental health outcomes in cancer patients living in underserved/rural regions of Minnesota. 80% of Minnesota counties are considered mental health care shortage areas. This shortage disproportionately impacts Minnesotans living in underserved and rural regions as they have to travel further for mental health care services. Interventions that provide patients with mental health resources from the comfort of their own home help to reduce barriers that limit access to mental health care. MBSR courses can help patients control their responses to stressful events, reduce the impact of chronic stress, develop more effective ways to cope with medical/psychological conditions, and increase overall sense of well-being. MBSR courses may serve as a way to bridge the gap between mental health care and patients with cancer living in underserved/rural regions of Minnesota.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
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 two weeks
* Have a computer or smartphone
* Willing to complete questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-English-speaking patients
* Life expectancy < 12 months
* Active psychiatric disease
Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.
Eligibility last updated 04/07/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
Contact |
Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Ahauve Orusa, M.D., M.P.H. |
Closed-enrolling by invitation |
Contact information:
Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office
(855) 776-0015
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