A Self-Directed Mindfulness Meditation Intervention in Gynecologic Cancer Patients

A Self-Directed Mindfulness Meditation Intervention in Gynecologic Cancer Patients

The current study examines the effects of a 3-week, at-home mindfulness mediation intervention (MMI) to address psychological and physical distress in patients with gynecologic cancer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must be ≥ 18 years old
• Have a diagnosis of Stage III or IV, progressive or recurrent GC (endometrial, ovarian, fallopian tube, primary peritoneal, cervical, vulvar, vaginal, or other)
• Be native English speakers
• Report ≥ 4 on the National Cancer Care Network (NCCN) Distress Thermometer at the time of recruitment;
• Not currently be practicing weekly meditation
• Be willing to create (or already have) an email address
• Have access to internet via a personal electronic device (or be willing to borrow an internet-enabled tablet from the study team).

Exclusion Criteria:

• <18 years old
• Distress Thermometer ratings ≤ 3
• Non-native English speakers
• Individuals with severe depression, and individuals who are having suicidal thoughts.
• Individuals who are also not willing to create an email address for the purpose of the study (or individuals who do not have an email address already)
• Individuals who are currently practicing weekly meditation
• Due to overlap in surveys for other ongoing trials in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, patients may not be currently enrolled on protocol IRB#: 201511102 (chemoresistance) or IRB# 201804169 (Cytokine-induced depression).