Mindfulness App for Gynecologic Cancers
(MECCA Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Patients with endometrial cancer who will be undergoing surgery or patients with cervical cancer who will be treated with chemoradiation will be randomized to utilize the Headspace smartphone application or not prior to their anticipated treatment.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is the Headspace Mindfulness App safe for use in humans?
How does the mindfulness app treatment for gynecologic cancers differ from other treatments?
The mindfulness app treatment is unique because it uses a mobile app to deliver mindfulness training, which can improve quality of life and mental health for women with gynecologic cancers. Unlike traditional treatments that focus on physical symptoms, this approach targets psychological well-being and can be accessed conveniently from home.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Headspace Mindfulness App for gynecologic cancers?
Research shows that mindfulness and meditation, like those offered by the Headspace app, can help reduce stress and improve mood and quality of life for cancer patients. A study on mobile app-delivered mindfulness training found it effective in improving quality of life among women with breast cancer, which may suggest similar benefits for those with gynecologic cancers.68111213
Who Is on the Research Team?
Shannon Grabosch, MD
Principal Investigator
St. Louis University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for English-speaking individuals newly diagnosed with endometrial cancer scheduled for surgery, or cervical cancer to be treated with chemoradiation. Participants must have access to a smartphone and not currently use the Headspace app.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Patients with endometrial cancer undergo surgery or patients with cervical cancer receive chemoradiation, with randomization to use the Headspace app or not
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for opiate usage, quality of life, and complications post-treatment
Mindfulness Practice
Participants in the intervention group use the Headspace app for mindfulness exercises
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Headspace Smartphone Application
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
St. Louis University
Lead Sponsor