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Trial reportBMC psychology2015

Study protocol of a multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of group and individual internet-based Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy with treatment as usual in reducing psychological distress in cancer patients: the BeMind study.

F R Compen, E M Bisseling, M L Van der Lee, E M M Adang, A R T Donders, A E M Speckens

2 registry-linked trialsOpen access · goldAbstract readComparative StudyMulticenter StudyRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in BMC psychology, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 16 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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16citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
1.7field-weighted citation impact, top 14% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT02138513 nacompletednot on this map

(Cost-) Effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in Cancer Patients: a Superiority Trial of Online and Face-to-face Treatment Versus Treatment as Usual (TAU).

TypeinterventionalSponsorRadboud University Medical CenterRan2014 to 2017Enrolled245ConditionsDistress, Anxiety, DepressionArmsMindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
NCT06828003 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

A Remotely-Delivered Resistance Training Program for Cognitive Function in Men Living With and Beyond Prostate Cancer: A Feasibility Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of TorontoRan2025 to 2026Enrolled30ConditionsProstate Cancer, Resistance TrainingArmsResistance Training
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

16 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.

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  6. Mindfulness-based stress reduction for breast cancer patients: a mixed method study on what patients experience as a suitable stage to participate.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2017
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

F R CompenDepartment of Psychiatry, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre for Mindfulness, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
E M BisselingDepartment of Psychiatry, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre for Mindfulness, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands ; Scientific Research Department, Helen Dowling Institute, Centre for Psycho-Oncology, Bilthoven, The Netherlands.
M L Van der LeeScientific Research Department, Helen Dowling Institute, Centre for Psycho-Oncology, Bilthoven, The Netherlands.
E M M AdangDepartment for Health Evidence, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
A R T DondersDepartment for Health Evidence, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
A E M SpeckensDepartment of Psychiatry, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre for Mindfulness, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Radboud University Medical Center · NLHelen Dowling Instituut · NLRadboud University Nijmegen · NL

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMindfulness-based interventions have shown to reduce psychological distress in cancer patients. The accessibility of mindfulness-based interventions for cancer patients could be further improved by providing mindfulness using an individual internet-based format. The aim of this study is to test the effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) group intervention for cancer patients in comparison with individual internet-based MBCT and treatment as usual (TAU). METHODS/

designA three-armed multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing group-based MBCT to individual internet-based MBCT and TAU in cancer patients who suffer from at least mild psychological distress (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) ≥ 11). Measurements will be conducted prior to randomization (baseline), post-treatment and at 3 months and 9 months post-treatment. Participants initially allocated to TAU are subsequently randomized to either group- or individual internet-based MBCT and will receive a second baseline measurement after 3 months. Thus, the three-armed comparison will have a time span of approximately 3 months. The two-armed intervention comparison includes a 9-month follow-up and will also consist of participants randomized to the intervention after TAU. Primary outcome will be post-treatment psychological distress (HADS). Secondary outcomes are fear of cancer recurrence (Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory), rumination (Rumination and Reflection Questionnaire), positive mental health (Mental Health Continuum - Short Form), and cost-effectiveness (health-related quality of life (EuroQol -5D and Short Form-12) and health care usage (Trimbos and iMTA questionnaire on Costs associated with Psychiatric illness). Potential predictors: DSM-IV-TR mood/anxiety disorders (SCID-I) and neuroticism (NEO-Five Factor Inventory) will be measured. Mediators of treatment effect: mindfulness skills, (Five-Facets of Mindfulness Questionnaire- Short Form), working alliance (Working Alliance Inventory) and group cohesion (Group Cohesion Questionnaire) will also be measured. DISCUSSION: This trial will provide valuable information on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of group versus internet-based MBCT versus TAU for distressed cancer patients.

trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov NCT02138513. Registered 6 May 2014.

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InternetMindfulnessAdultCognitive Behavioral TherapyCost-Benefit AnalysisHumansNeoplasmsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotherapy, GroupQuality of LifeResearch DesignStress, PsychologicalCancerDistressE-healthInternet-basedMindfulness-based cognitive therapyRandomized controlled trial

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PMID26273472
PMCPMC4535375
OpenAlexW1770588866

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