Effectiveness of shared meditation involving cancer patients, health professionals and third persons on well-being and psychosocial skills: a randomised study
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies July 3, 2026 Virginie Prévost, François Christy, Alexandra Leconte et al.
A randomized controlled trial compared shared meditation (patients with cancer, caregivers, and third persons) to patient-only meditation. Both groups showed substantial improvement in self-efficacy, perceived stress, and mindfulness qualities. No significant difference in the primary outcome (Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale) was found between the two arms. However, patients in the shared meditation group showed a significant improvement in perceived self-efficacy and a reduction in feelings of isolation, which was not seen in the patient-only group. Participants reported a perception of improved quality of life. Shared meditation may help patients cope with cancer by reducing isolation.