Mind-Body Medicine Day Care Clinic in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Endocrine Therapy

Mind-Body Medicine Day Care Clinic in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Endocrine Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of a mind body day care clinic program of breast cancer patients undergoing endocrine therapy.

Breast cancer patients undergoing endocrine therapy are often suffering from side effects. This randomized controlled trial analyzes the effects of an 11-week day care clinic group program including mind body medical elements (yoga, relaxation, meditation, education) and acupuncture in breast cancer patients with menopausal symptoms under endocrine therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Histological diagnosed breast cancer (Stage I-III), no metastases
• Current endocrine therapy (minimum 3 months)
• Score of 9 or greater on the Menopausal Rating Scale (MRS)
• Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe other somatic or psychiatric comorbidity
• Pregnancy
• Planned or existing chemotherapy, radiation or other cure treatment
• Participation in other clinical studies with behaviour-oriented, psychological or compementary medicine intervention.