NCT04512144 · St. Louis University
Mindfulness in Endometrial and Cervical Cancer
(MECCA)
What this study is about
Patients with endometrial cancer who will be undergoing surgery or patients with cervical cancer who will be treated with chemoradiation will be randomly assigned to utilize the Headspace smartphone application or not prior to their anticipated treatment.
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Patients with endometrial cancer who will be undergoing surgery or patients with cervical cancer who will be treated with chemoradiation will be randomized to utilize the Headspace smartphone application or not prior to their anticipated treatment.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Headspace Smartphone Application
Headspace is a smartphone application used for mindfulness, meditation, and stress reduction. It has been utilized in other behavioral and quality of life studies.
Primary outcome measures
Opiate Usage-Endometrial cancer
Time frame: Enrollment to 30 days post op for endometrial cancer.
The amount of opiates used during the acute (30 day) recovery after surgery for endometrial cancer or acute treatment with chemoradiation for cervical cancer will be recorded.
Opiate Usage-Cervical Cancer
Time frame: Enrollment to 6 weeks post treatment for cervical cancer.
The amount of opiates used during the acute treatment with chemoradiation for cervical cancer will be recorded.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- New diagnosis of either 1) endometrial cancer undergoing surgery or 2) cervical cancer undergoing chemo-sensitizing radiation
- Access to a smartphone
Exclusion criteria
- Non-English speaking
- No access to smartphone
- Current use of Headspace application
Where
- St Louis, Missouri
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Sep 30, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations