Abbreviated MBCT for Depression in Older African American/Black Breast Cancer Survivors

Description

The purpose of this research study is to develop and test an intervention designed to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression.

Conditions

Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female, Breast Cancer Stage I, Breast Cancer Stage II, Breast Cancer Stage III, Mild Depression, Moderate Depression

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Study overview

The purpose of this research study is to develop and test an intervention designed to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression.

Community Engagement in the Development of an Abbreviated Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Intervention for Depression in Older African American/Black Breast Cancer Survivors (Community Minds)

Abbreviated MBCT for Depression in Older African American/Black Breast Cancer Survivors

Condition
Breast Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Cleveland

Cleveland Clinic Department of Wellness and Preventive Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * ≥65 years old
  • * fluency in English
  • * female
  • * African American/Black
  • * diagnosis of Stage I, II or III breast cancer
  • * at least 3 months past active treatment for cancer (chemotherapy, surgery and/or radiation therapy) with no additional treatment scheduled except endocrine therapy
  • * mild to moderate symptoms of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9(26) scores 4-14)
  • * willing to be audio and video-recorded
  • * willing to provide written informed consent.
  • * moderately severe or severe depression (PHQ-9 scores ≥15)
  • * comorbid psychiatric illness or other psychological disorders that would interfere with the ability to participate in or receive benefit from MBCT-Brief, including generalized social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, drug abuse or dependence, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and active suicidal ideation.
  • * changes in antidepressant medication within 6 weeks of intake
  • * prior history of engaging in formal MBIs including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, MBCT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • * current daily meditation practice

Ages Eligible for Study

65 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center,

Jacob Hill, ND, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Cleveland Clinic Department of Wellness and Preventive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study Record Dates

2026-01-31