Testing a meditation support program for Black patients with advanced cancer
Official title: Randomized controlled trial to test feasibility of a culturally adapted meditation-based support intervention for Black patients dealing with advanced cancer
Funded at University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr · NIH-10989919 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special meditation program can help Black patients with advanced cancer and their family caregivers cope better and feel less stressed, making sure it fits their unique needs and can be easily included in their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $218,700 |
| NIH project number | 5R34AT012360-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10989919 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black patients aged 21 and older who are dealing with advanced cancer and may benefit from additional psychological support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Black or those who do not have advanced cancer may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted meditation-based support intervention specifically designed for Black patients facing advanced cancer. The approach includes both patients and their family caregivers, aiming to enhance coping strategies and address psychological distress. The study will assess how well this intervention can be integrated into the care of Black cancer patients, who often experience greater symptom severity. By focusing on the unique needs of this population, the research seeks to improve access to supportive care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a tailored support intervention that significantly improves the psychological and physical well-being of Black patients with advanced cancer.
How similar studies have gone: While mind-body interventions have shown success in other populations, this specific approach targeting Black patients with advanced cancer is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cho, Dalnim — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Cho, Dalnim
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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.