Targeting Fear of Cancer Recurrence with Internet-Based Emotional Freedom Techniques (iEFT) and Mindfulness Meditation Intervention (iMMI) (BGOG-gyn1b/REMOTE).
Brain sciences August 22, 2025 Laura Tack, Lore Mertens, Marte Vandeweyer et al.
About one-third of cancer survivors need professional help for fear of cancer recurrence (FCR). The REMOTE trial tests two internet-based mind-body techniques to address this need. Cancer survivors screened with the Cancer Worry Scale are randomly assigned to internet-based emotional freedom techniques (iEFT), an internet-based mindfulness meditation intervention (iMMI), or a wait-list control group, each with 113 participants. Both interventions are delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams and an online platform. The primary outcome is FCR level; secondary outcomes are emotional distress and quality of life. If effective, these interventions could be readily implemented in clinical practice.