The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy on the quality of life, depression and plasma level of cortisol in patients with breast cancer and depressed people

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• Conditions: Condition 1: Breast Cancer. Condition 2: Depressed People.; Malignant neoplasm of breast; Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate; F32.1

• Registration Number: IRCT20211031052929N1
• Lead Sponsor: Islamic Azad University of Shiraz Branch

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Satisfaction to participate in research
the age range between 18 to 75
Major depressive disorder based on DSM - V
Score between 20 to 28 in the second edition of the Beck Depression Scale
At least fifth elementary degree
Clinical diagnosis of stage 0 to 3 breast cancer based on clinical findings of cytology and physician diagnosis (in the group of people with cancer)

Exclusion Criteria

Men with breast cancer(in the group of people with cancer)
Metastasis to other organs of the body including liver, kidney and brain (in the group of people with cancer)
Spectrum of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, bipolar and related disorders
Substance Abuse Disorders
Taking drugs that affect the psyche and antidepressants
Common meditation or yoga exercises during the last three months before entering the study
History of participating in a mindfulness program at the time of project implementation

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depression score in Beck questionnaire (BDI-II). Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Beck depression questionnaire (BDI-II).;Quality of life score in the questionnaire SF36. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: SF36 quality of life questionnaire.;Serum cortisol levels. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Blood test.