A randomized, controlled trial of mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT) for women with cancer Daniel A. Monti *, Caroline Peterson, Elisabeth J. Shakin Kunkel, Walter W. Hauck, Edward Pequignot, Lora Rhodes, George C. Brainard Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA email: Daniel A. Monti (monti1@pol.net) *Correspondence to Daniel A. Monti, Jefferson Medical College, 1020 Sansom Street - 1652 Thompson Bldg., Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA Abstract The purpose of this study was to gather data on the efficacy of a newly developed psychosocial group intervention for cancer patients, called mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT). One hundred and eleven women with a variety of cancer diagnoses were paired by age and randomized to either an eight-week MBAT intervention group or a wait-list control group. Ninety-three participants (84%) completed both the pre- and post-study measurements. As compared to the control group, the MBAT group demonstrated a significant decrease in symptoms of distress (as measured by the Symptoms Checklist-90-Revised) and significant improvements in key aspects of health-related quality of life (as measured by the Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form Health Survey). This investigation of MBAT provides initial encouraging data that support a possible future role for the intervention as a psychosocial treatment option for cancer patients. Psycho-Oncology Volume 15, Issue 5 , Pages 363 - 373 November 2005 Euro J Cancer Care, 9/06 Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.