Improving Brain Function After Breast Cancer Study
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Breast Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - 75 |
| Updated: | 2/17/2019 |
| Start Date: | September 28, 2018 |
| End Date: | July 4, 2019 |
| Contact: | Ashley Henneghan, PhD, RN |
| Email: | ahenneghan@utexas.edu |
| Phone: | (512)471-5412 |
Improving Cognition in Breast Cancer Survivors Using Meditation: A Pilot Study
This study will explore the feasibility and potential effects of a simple, home-based daily
meditation intervention on breast cancer survivors' cognitive and psychological functioning
as well as inflammatory regulation.
meditation intervention on breast cancer survivors' cognitive and psychological functioning
as well as inflammatory regulation.
This study will compare two home based 8-week interventions (Kirtan Kriya meditation vs.
relaxing instrumental music listening) in 40 breast cancer survivors ages 21-75 who completed
chemotherapy 3 months to 5 years prior.
relaxing instrumental music listening) in 40 breast cancer survivors ages 21-75 who completed
chemotherapy 3 months to 5 years prior.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals with a history of non-inflammatory breast cancer (stages I-IV):
- Received chemotherapy as part of their treatment
- Completed chemotherapy treatment 3 months to 10 years prior to study enrollment
- Individuals who have report cognitive deficits
Exclusion Criteria:
- Breast cancer survivors with a history of metastases to the brain
- A physician diagnosis of: dementia, a learning disability, unmanaged major depression,
psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar, traumatic brain injury, cancer of the central
nervous system, diabetes, arthritis
- Taking oral steroids within 30 days of enrolling
- A regular meditation practice (greater than 1 time per week)
- Currently taking immune modifying medications
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