Who is eligible for clinical trial NCT05877521?

Participants must meet protocol criteria for Chronic Pain. Confirm exact inclusion and exclusion requirements with the study coordinator.

Does clinical trial NCT05877521 provide travel or cost reimbursement?

Check with the site coordinator at the participating facility for travel and lodging stipend availability, and for which routine-care costs are covered.

🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2025-09-22

Mindfulness-oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) for Cancer Pain Relief (NCT05877521)

🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether or not mindfulness-based interventions/MBIs may help reduce chronic pain in participants who have cancer-related chronic pain. MBIs are therapeutic programs that use mindfulness meditation practices to help people focus on the present moment, as well as encourage acceptance of thoughts, emotions, and body sensations. The researchers think that an MBI treatment called Mindfulness-oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) may help people who are experiencing cancer-related chronic pain.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (8 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (4 items).

Location: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities) — New York, New York

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

English speaking
Age ≥ 18 years or older
A history of cancer with no restrictions placed on type of cancer
Determined to be either no-evidence of disease or stable oncological disease by referring or study physicians/advanced practice providers
Having a pain (musculoskeletal, generalized, or neuropathic) rating of 4 or greater in worst pain on a 0-10 numerical rating scale in the preceding week
Having had pain for at least 3 months and at least 15 days with pain in the preceding 30 days
Willing to adhere to all study-related procedures, including randomization to one of two treatment arms: MORE or WLC
Ability to attend video-call session and a quiet/private location

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

Exclusion Criteria:
Active suicidality or schizophrenia
Plan to initiate palliative radiation or interventional pain procedure within the next 12 weeks
Cognitive impairment preventing completing PRO independently or participate in virtual MORE as evaluated by study clinicians

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities) — New York, New York

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗