Changes in the cortisol awakening response (CAR) following participation in mindfulness-based stress reduction in women who completed treatment for breast cancer.
Complement Ther Clin Pract November 26, 2010 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.10.005 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Women who completed treatment for breast cancer |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based stress reduction |
| Measures | cortisol awakening response (CAR) |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Participation in mindfulness-based stress reduction was associated with changes in the cortisol awakening response in women treated for breast cancer, suggesting a potential effect on stress regulation. |
Abstract
Changes in the cortisol awakening response (CAR) following participation in mindfulness-based stress reduction in women who completed treatment for breast cancer.