Mindful After Cancer: A Mindfulness-based Therapy Intervention for Sexual Health After Cancer
MAC
Mindful After Cancer Study: Fostering Positive Body Image, Sexual Health, and Well-being
1 other identifier
interventional
22
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The objectives of this study are to: 1) adapt a mindfulness-based therapy program designed to help women manage their sexual and body image concerns after cancer (Mindful After Cancer, MAC) to a videoconference format and 2) assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of the program among breast and gynecologic cancer survivors.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable breast-cancer
Started Jul 2019
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable breast-cancer
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
July 1, 2019
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 11, 2020
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 23, 2020
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
October 1, 2020
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
October 5, 2020
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
June 25, 2025
CompletedJune 25, 2025
June 1, 2025
1.3 years
September 11, 2020
February 8, 2024
June 6, 2025
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (4)
Feasibility/ Enrollment in the Study
Percentage of participants enrolled of those eligible
Baseline (T1)
Feasibility/ Retention in the Study
Number and percentage of participants completing all assessments
1 month post-intervention (T2)
Feasibility/ Retention in the Intervention
Number and percentage attending at least 6 of 8 sessions
1 month post-intervention (T2)
Acceptability of the Intervention
Endorsement of 10 items characterizing acceptability of the intervention (e.g., the program met my expectations). Range 10-100. Higher score indicates better acceptability.
1 month post-intervention (T2)
Secondary Outcomes (10)
Change From Baseline Interest in Sexual Activity at 1 Month
Baseline (T1) and 1 month post-intervention (T2)
Change From Baseline Satisfaction With Sex Life at 1 Month
Baseline (T1) and 1 month post-intervention (T2)
Change From Baseline Self-efficacy at 1 Month
Baseline (T1) and 1 month post-intervention (T2)
Change From Baseline Body Image at 1 Month
Baseline (T1) and 1 month post-intervention (T2)
Change From Baseline Body Appreciation at 1 Month
Baseline (T1) and 1 month post-intervention (T2)
- +5 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (1)
Mindful After Cancer
EXPERIMENTALParticipants will be asked to attend 8 weekly sessions via videoconference, and to complete home activities and mindfulness practice between sessions.
Interventions
The intervention includes eight weekly sessions (1.5-2 hours each), plus participant educational materials and audio recorded meditations, and is delivered to women in their homes via group videoconference led by a trained facilitator. Participants are asked to complete activities and mindfulness practice between sessions.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Diagnosis of breast or gynecologic cancer at least one year prior to enrollment
- Completed primary cancer treatment
- English speaking
- Have access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet access
- Ability to spend 15-30 minutes per day on program activities
You may not qualify if:
- \- Stage 0 (carcinoma in situ)
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Oregon State Universitylead
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institutecollaborator
Study Sites (1)
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon, 97331, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Jessica Gorman
- Organization
- Oregon State University
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Jessica R Gorman, PhD, MPH
Oregon State University
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- Yes
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NA
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 11, 2020
First Posted
September 23, 2020
Study Start
July 1, 2019
Primary Completion
October 1, 2020
Study Completion
October 5, 2020
Last Updated
June 25, 2025
Results First Posted
June 25, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-06