Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 90 Women only

Mindfulness practice for patients with endometrial and cervical cancer

Official title: Mindfulness Practice in Endometrial and Cervical Cancers With Smartphone Applications (MECCA)

Run by St. Louis University · NCT04512144 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether using a mindfulness app can help women with endometrial or cervical cancer feel less stressed and anxious before their surgery or treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment120 (estimated)
SponsorSt. Louis University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (St Louis, Missouri)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 25, 2020
Main results expectedJuly 30, 2026
Study endsJuly 30, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 30, 2025
Trial IDNCT04512144 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals newly diagnosed with endometrial cancer undergoing surgery or cervical cancer receiving chemoradiation who have access to a smartphone.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not speak English, lack access to a smartphone, or are currently using the Headspace application may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study examines the effects of using the Headspace smartphone application for mindfulness on patients diagnosed with endometrial or cervical cancer who are preparing for surgery or chemoradiation. Participants will be randomized to either use the app or not prior to their treatment. The goal is to assess whether mindfulness can help manage stress, anxiety, and improve quality of life while potentially reducing opioid use. The study builds on existing literature that suggests mindfulness can have positive effects on cancer patients' well-being.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the quality of life for cancer patients and reduce their reliance on opioids.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with mindfulness interventions in cancer patients, suggesting this approach may be effective.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* New diagnosis of either 1) endometrial cancer undergoing surgery or 2) cervical cancer undergoing chemo-sensitizing radiation
* Access to a smartphone

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-English speaking
* No access to smartphone
* Current use of Headspace application

Where it's running

  • Saint Louis University
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.