MUSE-S Headband System for Improving Anxiety and Insomnia Among Breast Cancer Survivors

Launched by MAYO CLINIC · Feb 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The MUSE-S Headband System trial is exploring a new way to help breast cancer survivors who are dealing with anxiety and trouble sleeping, which are common issues after treatment. This study is testing a special meditation headband called the MUSE-S to see if it can make a difference in reducing these feelings. Meditation has been shown to help with stress and anxiety, and the MUSE-S headband has already helped some patients feel better during their treatment.

To be eligible for the trial, participants need to be women aged 18 to 80 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the last 10 years and experience anxiety and insomnia. They should have a smartphone or tablet and be willing to use a Google-based email account for the study. Participants will use the headband as part of their daily routine and will be supported throughout the process. Importantly, those who are pregnant, recently practiced mindfulness, or have certain health conditions will not be able to participate.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age between 18-80
• • Breast cancer first diagnosed with stage 1-4 breast cancer in the past 10 years
• • Patients report experiencing anxiety and insomnia both rated \> 3 on a 0-10 scale (with 0 indicating none) at the time of enrollment
• • Patients on anti-anxiety/anti-depressant medication must be on stable dose for 1 month prior to study enrollment and must stay on that same dose throughout the trial
• • Has smart phone or tablet
• • Patient willing to use Google-based anonymous email account to sign up for MUSE
• • Be willing to provide informed consent and complete all aspects of the study
• • Have no contraindicating comorbid health condition which would interfere with the proper use of the Muse-S (trademark) system, as determined by the clinical investigators
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
• • Individuals who have used a regular mindfulness practice or received integrative medicine therapy, including acupuncture/acupressure, mindfulness or stress-reduction programs, massage, and/or energy therapies within the past 60 days
• • Currently taking medication for insomnia
• • An exclusionary unstable medical or mental health condition as determined by the patient's oncologist