The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Breathing Exercises on Symptom Control

NCT07474337 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2024/15-52
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 72
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled experimental study aims to evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based breathing exercises on symptom management and salivary cortisol levels in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The study population will consist of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment in the Oncology Department of Fırat University Hospital. A total of 72 patients who meet the inclusion criteria and volunteer to participate will be included in the study, with 36 patients in the experimental group and 36 in the control group. Data will be collected using the Personal Information Form and the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of mindfulness-based breathing exercises in improving symptom management and reducing stress levels in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

Conditions

Breast Cancer

Keywords

Mindfulness-Based Breathing; Symptom Management; Salivary Cortisol; Non-Pharmacological Intervention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Symptom Severity

  Evaluation of symptom severity in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS).

  Baseline and after the intervention period (e.g., 8 weeks)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Salivary Cortisol Level

  Baseline and after the intervention period (e.g., 8 weeks)

Study Arms (2)

Experimental Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy who will receive mindfulness-based breathing exercises in addition to routine care.

Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Breathing Exercise

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy who will receive routine care only.

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Breathing Exercise BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness-based breathing exercises focusing attention on breathing to promote awareness and support symptom management in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

Experimental Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being over 18 years of age
• Knowing their diagnosis
• Receiving chemotherapy for the first time due to a breast cancer diagnosis
• Having breast cancer stages I, II, or III (stage 4 patients were not included in the study as metastatic spread would increase symptoms and make communication with the patient difficult),
• Not receiving treatment for another cancer,
• Not having a physical disability that would prevent telephone interviews (hearing, speech),
• Not having any psychiatric disorder that would impair comprehension and understanding,
• Patients who have verbally and in writing consented to participate in the study will be included in the research.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients with communication problems • Patients with psychiatric problems

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Firat University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Gül DURAL

Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Breast Diseases; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 11, 2026
• First Posted: March 16, 2026
• Study Start: March 10, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 15, 2026
• Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)