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- Genetics might play a role in how breast cancer survivors respond to the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR(BC)) program in improving cognitive functioning and reducing symptoms.
- In a study involving 128 breast cancer survivors, researchers assessed the impact of specific genetic variants on the effectiveness of MBSR(BC) over several weeks, using various cognitive and symptom measurement tools.
- Key findings revealed that certain genetic markers were linked to better cognitive outcomes from MBSR(BC), suggesting that personalized treatment plans could be developed based on an individual's genetic profile to enhance recovery after cancer treatment.
Article Abstract
Background: Genetics may influence symptoms experienced by breast cancer survivors (BCS) by moderating the effects of stress-reducing interventions, including the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR(BC)) program, to reduce symptom severity. As part of a larger clinical trial, the aim of this study was to evaluate genetic variants as moderators of MBSR(BC) on improvements among BCS in cognitive functioning and symptoms.
Methods: BCS ( = 128) were randomized to MBSR(BC) or the Breast Cancer Education Support Program. Objective neuropsychological and subjective measures of cognitive performance, and psychological and physical symptoms were collected at baseline, 6, 12, and 26 weeks. Linear mixed models were implemented to identify MBSR(BC)'s effects over time. A total of 22 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from 20 genes known to be related to these symptoms were investigated using genomic DNA. These SNPs were tested as moderators of MBSR(BC) program effects.
Results: Results showed MBSR(BC) participants experienced significantly greater benefits in cognitive functioning, however, the level of benefit varied based on one's genetic profile. Effects sizes, consistency across similar measures were investigated. Among 22 candidate SNPs, rs4680 in COMT, rs1800497 in ANKK1, and rs6277 in DRD2 demonstrated the strongest, most consistent positive effects in moderating MBSR(BC)'s impact on cognitive outcomes.
Conclusions: Although the effects were small, this translational research may potentially identify BCS with genotypes that would be most influenced by the MBSR(BC) program. These results may be used to develop personalized intervention programs tailored to the genetic profile of each breast cancer survivor who received chemotherapy or chemotherapy and radiation.
Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, https://www.ClinicalTrials.gov Registration Number: NCT02786797.
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