Online compassion meditation for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers
Leveraging social connection by including informal caregivers in an internet video conference-based compassion meditation intervention to reduce psychological distress in breast cancer survivors
This project offers an online compassion meditation program for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers to help reduce feelings of anxiety and depression after treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11158601 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many breast cancer survivors experience anxiety and depression after treatment, and this project aims to help by offering an online meditation program. Unlike other programs, this one focuses on compassion meditation, which helps build social connection and reduce feelings of isolation. It also includes informal caregivers, recognizing their important role in supporting survivors. The program is delivered through video conferences, making it accessible from home, and seeks to improve stress physiology.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are breast cancer survivors who experience anxiety or depression after treatment and have an informal caregiver willing to participate with them.
Not a fit: Patients who are not breast cancer survivors or do not experience psychological distress after treatment may not find direct benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide breast cancer survivors and their caregivers with an accessible and effective way to reduce psychological distress and improve overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: While mindfulness meditation has shown success in reducing distress, this approach is novel in its focus on compassion meditation and the inclusion of informal caregivers via online video conferencing.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pace, Thaddeus — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Pace, Thaddeus
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.