RCT of an Online MBSR Intervention with Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
Jennifer Hydeman, Carrie Ernhout, Kristopher Attwood et al.
A 6-week online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention improved mindfulness and several psychological and quality-of-life measures in patients with metastatic breast cancer. The intervention did not significantly affect biomarkers of stress or inflammation, though increased mindfulness correlated with lower levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα. Participants reported high satisfaction with the program. The authors conclude that online MBSR can address the multidimensional needs of this high-risk population while minimizing burden.