This project expands on prior research to adapt a Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Smoking and Alcohol (MBRP-SA) intervention, specifically designed for individuals seeking to quit smoking and reduce alcohol consumption. By conducting focus groups, the study aims to gather feedback on an existing group-based MBRP-SA intervention, refining it to address cancer-specific challenges. Feedback gained will be used to tailor the program to meet the unique needs of individuals with cancer for a future NIH-funded study.
This study was a NIH-funded study that first modified an existing mindfulness-based group intervention, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), to target both smoking abstinence and the reduction of alcohol use as a primary treatment option. We then compared this modified treatment (MBRP-SA) to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to establish feasibility and acceptability, while also collecting descriptive data that was analyzed to track trends to reveal information useful in development of a large-scale trial.
Funding Source: R34AT009689 (Development of a Mindfulness-Based Treatment for the Reduction of Alcohol Use and Smoking Cessation)