Randomized controlled pilot study of mindfulness-based stress reduction for persistently fatigued cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most common, persistent, and disabling symptoms associated with cancer and its treatment. Evidence-based treatments that are acceptable to patients are critically needed. This study examined the efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for CRF and related symptoms.

Method

A sample of 35 cancer survivors with clinically significant CRF was randomly assigned to a 7-week MBSR-based intervention or wait-list control group. The intervention group received training in mindfulness meditation, yoga, and self-regulatory responses to stress. Fatigue interference (primary outcome) and a variety of secondary outcomes (e.g., fatigue severity, vitality, disability, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance) were assessed a

SUBMITTER: Johns SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4331267 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature