Trial reportSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2019
A pilot randomised controlled trial of an online mindfulness-based program for people diagnosed with melanoma.
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- JPOS/JASCC clinical guidelines for psychological distress in adult cancer patients: a summary of recommendations.Japanese journal of clinical oncology · 2026Guideline
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Adults With Cancer: A Stratified Subgroup Meta-Analysis.Psycho-oncology · 2026Pooled it
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- Effectiveness of Web-Based Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Patients With Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
- A systematic review with evidence mapping of supportive care interventions for melanoma patients and caregivers.Cancer medicine · 2023Pooled it
- What is the prevalence of fear of cancer recurrence in cancer survivors and patients? A systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis.Psycho-oncology · 2022Pooled it
- Engagement Strategies to Improve Adherence and Retention in Web-Based Mindfulness Programs: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Pooled it
- A mixed methods systematic review of digital interventions to support the psychological health and well-being of people living with dermatological conditions.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Mindfulness-Based Programs for Patients With Cancer via eHealth and Mobile Health: Systematic Review and Synthesis of Quantitative Research.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Pooled it
- Association of Mindfulness-Based Interventions With Anxiety Severity in Adults With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.JAMA network open · 2020Pooled it
- Baseline characteristics of adults with neurofibromatosis enrolled on a psychosocial randomized controlled trial.Journal of neuro-oncology · 2022Trial
- A preliminary investigation of yoga as an intervention approach for improving long-term weight loss: A randomized trial.PloS one · 2022Trial
- Survivorship care for melanoma patients: a scoping review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Review
- Interventions to Reduce Fear of Cancer Recurrence Among People With Cancer: Scoping Review.JMIR cancer · 2026Article
- Listening in: Identifying Considerations for Integrating Complementary Therapy into Oncology Care Across Patient, Clinic, and System Levels-A Case Example of a Digital Meditation Tool.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Efficacy of an online mindfulness program (EClinicalMedicine · 2025Article
- Employing skin self-examination and fear of cancer recurrence management in early-stage melanoma follow-up: evaluation of the MELACARE intervention in a randomised controlled trial.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Cancer Patients' Perspectives and Requirements of Digital Health Technologies: A Scoping Literature Review.Cancers · 2024Article
- People affected by cancer and their carers from gender and sexually diverse communities: their experiences and the role of smartphone applications.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Group, Blended and Individual, Unguided Online Delivery of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for People With Cancer: Feasibility Uncontrolled Trial.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of an online mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for people diagnosed with melanoma. The potential benefit of the MBI on fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), worry, rumination, perceived stress and trait mindfulness was also explored.
methodsParticipants who have completed treatment for stage 2c or 3 melanoma were recruited from an outpatient clinic and randomly allocated to either the online MBI (intervention) or usual care (control). The 6-week online MBI comprised short videos, daily guided meditations and automated email reminders. Participants were asked to complete questionnaires at baseline and at 6-week post-randomisation. Study feasibility and acceptability were assessed through recruitment rates, retention and participant feedback. Clinical and psychosocial outcomes were compared between groups using linear mixed models.
resultsSixty-nine (58%) eligible participants were randomised (46 in the intervention; 23 in the control group); mean age was 53.4 (SD 13.1); 54% were female. Study completion rate across both arms was 80%. The intervention was found helpful by 72% of the 32 respondents. The intervention significantly reduced the severity of FCR compared to the control group (mean difference = - 2.55; 95% CI - 4.43, - 0.67; p = 0.008). There was no difference between the intervention and control groups on any of the outcome measures.
conclusionsThis online MBI was feasible and acceptable by people at high risk of melanoma recurrence. It significantly reduced FCR severity in this sample. Patients valued accessing the program at their own pace and convenience. This self-guided intervention has the potential to help survivors cope with emotional difficulties. An adequately powered randomised controlled trial to test study findings is warranted.
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