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ArticleEClinicalMedicine2025

Efficacy of an online mindfulness program (

Patricia M Livingston, Natalie Winter, Lahiru Russell, Eric O, Allan Ben Smith, Helena Romaniuk, Michael Jefford, Anna Ugalde, Afaf Girgis, David W Austin and 20 more

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Article in EClinicalMedicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Strategies to promote the dissemination of psychosocial digital health resources for those affected by cancer: scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

30 authors.

Patricia M LivingstonCentre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia.
Natalie WinterCentre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia.
Lahiru RussellFaculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Eric OFaculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Allan Ben SmithThe Daffodil Centre, The University of Sydney, A Joint Venture with Cancer Council NSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Helena RomaniukBiostatistics Unit, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Michael JeffordDepartment of Health Services Research, Sir Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Anna UgaldeCentre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia.
Afaf GirgisSouth West Sydney Clinical Campuses, UNSW Medicine & Health, University of New South Wales, NSW, Australia.
David W AustinFaculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Cathrine MihalopoulosMonash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Richard ChambersMonash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Jo Phipps-NelsonDepartment of Health Services Research, Sir Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Dishan HerathWestern Health Partnership, St Albans, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Bodil RasmussenCentre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia.
Kathryn WhitfieldCommunity Based Health Services, Policy and Improvement | Commissioning and System Improvement, Department of Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Maria FtanouDepartment of Health Services Research, Sir Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Kirsten PilattiBreast Cancer Network Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Sally SaraProstate Cancer Foundation Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Annie WoottenSmiling Mind, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Mari BottiCentre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia.
Kate GillanEpworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Madhu SinghAndrew Love Cancer Centre, Barwon Health, University Hospital, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
David CampbellAndrew Love Cancer Centre, Barwon Health, University Hospital, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Brindha PillayPsychosocial Oncology Program, Sir Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Philip DundeeAustralian Prostate Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Michael O'CallaghanFlinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, SA, Australia.
Sue M EvansVictorian Cancer Registry, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Liliana OrellanaFaculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Victoria M WhiteSchool of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a prevalent and debilitating condition that effects around 60% of people living with cancer. It is severe, persistent, and imposes a significant financial burden on the healthcare system. Given FCR's profound impact on mental health and quality of life, adopting targeted interventions to mitigate its effects is essential. This study reports on the efficacy of Methods: Randomized controlled trial (1:1) comparing Findings: Between October 2020 and June 2023, 434 participants randomized, of which 58% had breast, 26% prostate and 16% colorectal cancer; 70% were female; 50% were aged ≥60 years; and 67.5% resided in metropolitan areas. At 9-weeks, Interpretation: Our findings demonstrate that a self-directed, brief, online mindfulness-based program mitigates moderate or severe fear of cancer recurrence. Further research is necessary to guide the development of future services, policies and practices by identifying how online mindfulness programs can be customized to effectively support diverse population groups, ensuring the programs are effective and accessible and impactful, regardless of their personal circumstances or geographical location. Funding: This study was funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Grant ID APP1179317, with partner cash contributions from the Department of Health, Victoria, Epworth HealthCare and Western Health.

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AnxietyCancerDepressionFear of cancer recurrenceMindfulnessSupportive careWeb-based platforms

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PMID40756964
PMCPMC12318308

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