Self-Directed Mindfulness Meditation for the Reduction of Anxiety and Distress in Patients with Progressive or Recurrent Stage III or IV Gynecologic Cancers
Trial Status: complete
This trial studies how well a self-directed mindfulness meditation intervention works in reducing anxiety and distress in patients with stage III-IV gynecologic cancers that are growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive) or have come back (recurrent). Mindfulness meditation is based on the concept of being "mindful", or having increased awareness, of the present. It uses breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress. The purpose of this study is to test the effects a meditation program that patients listen to at home on physical and psychological symptoms.