Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Psychooncology March 1, 2026
A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated mindfulness-based interventions for cancer-related fatigue. The analysis indicates these interventions reduce fatigue in cancer patients, with effects observed across different cancer types and treatment stages. The review suggests mindfulness-based approaches are a beneficial complementary strategy for managing this common and distressing symptom. The magnitude of the effect and specific intervention protocols varied across the included studies.