Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to Improve Well-being in Black Adult Cancer Survivors, Community Faith-based Mindfulness Ministry

Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Develop a culturally adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention. (Phase 0) II. Pilot test the MBSR intervention to assess its feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy among a small group of participants. (Phase 0)

OUTLINE:

PHASE 0:

INTERVENTION DEVELOPMENT: Participants attend a focus group or a one-on-one interview over up to 60 minutes to gather insights of the cultural needs of Black adult cancer survivors.

PILOT TESTING: Patients participate in a group discussion with exercises and activities on study.

After completion of study intervention, patients are followed up at 3 months.

PHASE 1: Patients participate in group discussions, exercises, and activities over no more than 8 hours for up to 3 sessions (up to 16 hours total) within 8 weeks.

PHASE 2: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 groups.

GROUP I (INTERVENTION): Patients participate in group discussions, exercises, and activities over no more than 8 hours for up to 3 sessions (up to 16 hours total).

GROUP II (CONTROL): Patients receive usual care on study.

After completion of study intervention, patients are followed up at 3 and 6 months.