CompletedNot Applicable

Mindful Eating in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study in Türkiye

Turkey (Türkiye)25 participantsStarted 2022-05-03

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore whether a mindful eating intervention can improve eating behaviors and support sustainable weight management among female breast cancer survivors in Türkiye who have completed active treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can a structured mindful eating program improve intuitive and mindful eating behaviors? * Does the intervention lead to favorable changes in body weight, BMI, waist circumference, and fat mass compared to usual care? Researchers will compare a group receiving a 6-session mindful eating intervention plus treatment-as-usual (MEI + TAU) to a treatment-as-usual (TAU) control group to see if the intervention provides additional benefits on eating behaviors and body composition. Participants will: * Attend six 60-90 minute group sessions on mindful eating delivered by trained professionals * Receive tailored nutrition education from an oncology dietitian * Complete validated questionnaires (IES-2 and MEQ-30) and anthropometric assessments at baseline and follow-up

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female individuals aged 18 years and older * History of breast cancer diagnosis (any subtype) * Completion of active cancer treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy) at least 6 months prior to enrollment * Ability to participate in group-based behavioral sessions * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Completion of cancer treatment less than 6 months prior to enrollment * Presence of metastatic disease or active cancer recurrence * Concurrent diagnosis of another major illness affecting dietary behavior (e.g., eating disorder, severe gastrointestinal disease) * Cognitive impairment or psychiatric condition that limits ability to participate in behavioral sessions * Inability or unwillingness to attend group intervention sessions

What they're measuring

Change in Intuitive Eating Score (IES-2 Total)

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months post-intervention

Change in Mindful Eating Score (MEQ-30 Total)

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07007104

SponsorAcibadem University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-25