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NEAREST SITE: 3 miles
Kaiser Permanente-San Francisco
San Francisco,CA
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: III
NCT ID: NCT02750826
Weight Loss Program to Prevent Recurrence in Women with HER2-, Stage II-III Breast Cancer
Randomized Phase III Trial Evaluating the Role of Weight Loss in Adjuvant Treatment of Overweight and Obese Women With Early Breast Cancer (BWEL Study) Scientific Title
Purpose
To see if women who take part in a weight loss program after being diagnosed with breast cancer are less likely to have their cancer come back than those who do not take part in the weight loss program.
Who is this for?
Women with stage I or stage II HER2 negative breast cancer. You must also be overweight or obese.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups and receive the following over 2 years: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Health Education Program</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">General information about healthy living and breast cancer news, over 2 years</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Health Education Program and Weight Loss Intervention</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">General information about healthy living and breast cancer news, over 2 years</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Telephone calls with trained coaches, about 2 calls per month for 2 years</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If you are overweight or obese at the time of your breast cancer diagnosis, you have a greater risk of having your cancer come back (recur) than do women who are not overweight or obese.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">To be eligible for this study, you must be overweight or obese (BMI ò27)</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This study will help to see whether weight loss programs should be a part of breast cancer treatment.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02750826' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.dana-farber.org/Newsroom/News-Releases/dana-farber-study-testing-the-impact-of-weight-loss-breast-cancer-recurrence.aspx' target='_blank'>Dana Farber News Release</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/06/27/putting-breast-cancer-on-a-diet/?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&contentCollection=health&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=7&pgtyp' target='_blank'>New York Times article</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 74 miles
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento,CA
VISITS: At least 3 visits
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT02366806
Individualized Radiotherapy Education for Patients with Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Impact of Individualized Radiotherapy Plan Review in Patients Receiving Adjuvant Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer Scientific Title
Purpose
To compare the benefits of a standard radiation education plan to a personalized radiation education plan.
Who is this for?
Women who are scheduled to receive radiation therapy for stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer at the University of California, Davis.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> Participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Standard</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Standard education about treatment plan</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">3 quality of life questionnaires during treatment</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">In-depth education about treatment plan</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">3 quality of life questionnaires during treatment</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The standard of care for treating early-stage breast cancer is a lumpectomy followed by radiation. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Prior to starting radiation, patients typically receive general information about radiation therapy and its potential side effects. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">An in-depth, personalized treatment education plan may be more beneficial.</li> </ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02366806' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/radiation' target='_blank'>BreastCancer.org: Radiation Therapy</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 350 miles
Herald Cancer Association
Los Angeles,CA
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT02946697
A Social Support Program Developed for Chinese-Speaking Breast Cancer Survivors
A Culturally Sensitive Social Support Intervention Scientific Title
Purpose
To look at whether a social support program can help improve quality of life.
Who is this for?
Women who are Chinese speakers (Mandarin or Cantonese) who have been treated for DCIS or stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer within the last 3 years. You must also live in or near Los Angeles, California.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Culturally-Based Social Support Program</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Education and peer-support program, 7 weeks</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Receive weekly phone calls from peer-mentor</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Wait List</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Usual care (no intervention)</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Option to participate in the education and peer-support program after 7 weeks</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The program will address topics including treatment-related side effects, symptoms of cancer recurrence, physical therapy and other complementary treatments, stress, depression and other emotional problems, communicating with family members, and body image. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Each study participant will have the opportunity to establish a relationship with a peer-mentor who is also a Chinese-speaking breast cancer survivor.</li> </ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02946697' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 1643 miles
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston,TX
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT03429907
A Stress-Reduction Program for Women Getting Chemo Before Breast Cancer Surgery
An Early Stress-Reduction Intervention in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer: A Randomized Pilot Study Scientific Title
Purpose
To see whether patients who use a mind-body stress-reduction app for two weeks before starting neoadjuvant chemotherapy have lower stress, better mood, and fewer physical symptoms during treatment than patients who do not take part in this program.
Who is this for?
Women with stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer who will have chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant treatment) at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Mind-body exercises using an app, daily for 2 weeks before starting chemotherapy</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">4 questionnaires, before, during and after chemotherapy</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">4 questionnaires, before, during and after chemotherapy</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The exercises are presented on an online application (<q>app</q>) on your personal electronic device.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03429907' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.breastcancer.org/tips/exercise/treatment/chemo_targeted' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Exercise During and After Chemotherapy or Targeted Therapies</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2064 miles
University of Toledo
Toledo,OH
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04232319
Online Program with an Occupational Therapist for Women Who Have Been Treated for DCIS, Stage I, Stage II, or Stage III Breast Cancer and Have Sleep Problems
Feasibility of a Sleep Hygiene Education Program for Sleep Issues in Breast Cancer Survivors Scientific Title
Purpose
To evaluate whether an online program with an occupational therapist who teaches sleep hygiene can improve quality of sleep.
Who is this for?
Women who were treated for DCIS, stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer who are not receiving chemotherapy or radiation, are having sleep problems, and are not taking a pharmacological sleep aide.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Online session with an occupational therapist, weekly, for 30 to 45 minutes, for 3 weeks</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A workbook about sleep hygiene (habits) and strategies to improve quality of sleep</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Help from the occupational therapist about how to apply different sleep habits and strategies from the workbook</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This study will evaluate whether an online program with an occupational therapist who teaches sleep hygiene can improve quality of sleep.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04232319' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleep-hygiene' target='_blank'>SleepFoundation.org: What is Sleep Hygiene?</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2139 miles
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta,GA
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT02803593
Computer and Internet-Based Support Program for Asian-American Breast Cancer Survivors
To Enhance Breast Cancer Survivorship of Asian Americans Scientific Title
Purpose
To evaluate whether an internet and computer-based information and coaching/support program designed specifically for Asian-American breast cancer survivors improves quality of life
Who is this for?
Women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer within the past 5 years and identify as Chinese, Korean, or Japanese. You must also have access to the internet through a computer, smartphone or tablet.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Support Care Needs survey at baseline</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Receive culturally tailored internet and computer-based information and coaching/support in one of four languages (English, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Japanese)</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Support Care Needs survey at baseline</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Standard support provided by American Cancer Society</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The program is provided in English, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.</li> </ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02803593' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.dukecancerinstitute.org/news/cancer-survivorship-asian-americans' target='_blank'>Duke Cancer Institute: Cancer Survivorship of Asian Americans</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2163 miles
Metro Health Medical Center
Cleveland,OH
VISITS: 1-3 visit per week for 5 months
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT02763228
An Exercise Study for Older African-American and White Breast Cancer Survivors
A Physical Activity Intervention to Reduce Functional Health Disparities Among Older Breast Cancer Survivors Scientific Title
Purpose
To study whether older breast cancer survivors who take part in an exercise program offered in their community have improved quality of life.
Who is this for?
Women 65 or older who have been treated for stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer within the last 5 years. You must also identify as non-Hispanic white or African-American.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Exercise Group</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Walking program on your own, 1-3 times per week, for 1 year</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Aerobic and resistance training with a trainer, 3 times per week, for 5 months</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">followed by</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Aerobic and resistance training with a trainer, on your own schedule, for 8 months</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Support Group</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Health Education and Support Group sessions, weekly, for 5 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Encouraged to participate in any Support Group sessions offered regularly, on your own schedule, for 8 months</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">You may be assigned to a group that will exercise by walking and by using resistance training, some of which will be with a personal trainer. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">You may be assigned to a group that will attend a Health Education and Support Group. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The researchers also want to see if there are differences in how African-American and white breast cancer survivors respond to the exercise program.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02763228' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2246 miles
Virginia K Crosson Cancer Center
Fullerton,CA
VISITS: 1 to 4 appointments (by phone or in person) a month, for 1 year
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT03154190
Supportive Care for People With Metastatic Breast Cancer
St. Judes-Stanford Comprehensive Support Initiative Scientific Title
Purpose
To learn whether supportive care from a health care coach is better than standard support for helping you make treatment decisions that include concerns about symptom management.
Who is this for?
People with newly diagnosed metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Health Care Coach Support</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Sessions with a health care coach, by phone or in person, 1 at baseline and 1 after first oncology appointment</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Sessions with a health care coach, by phone or in person, weekly or monthly (based on need), for 1 year</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Standard of Care Support</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Standard of care support</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Health care coaches are trained to talk to and educate cancer patients and their family members about care goals and shared decision making.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with other types of metastatic cancer.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03154190' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2384 miles
Duke University Medical Center
Durham,NC
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT02707471
Treatment Adherence for Stage I-III Breast Cancer Patients Taking a Hormone Therapy Drug
Improving Well-Being for Breast Cancer Patients Taking Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Scientific Title
Purpose
To determine which type of phone counseling session helps women continue to take their anti-estrogen drugs daily.
Who is this for?
Women with stage I, stage II, and stage III hormone receptor positive (ER+ and/or PR+) breast cancer. You must also be planning on taking an anti-estrogen drug after surgery.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups and undergo the following over 1.5 years: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Intervention</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">10 phone counseling sessions with a nurse </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Interactive voice messaging tailored to your medication-taking behavior </li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Control</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">10 phone counseling sessions on general health education with a nurse</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">You will receive a smart medication bottle that records the time you take your drug and sends this information to the research team.</li> </ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02707471' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2693 miles
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston,MA
VISITS: 3 visits
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT02823262
Decision Aid for Women Age 70 and Older Diagnosed with ER+, HER2- Stage I-II Breast Cancer
A Breast Cancer Treatment Decision Aid for Women Aged 70 and Older Scientific Title
Purpose
To evaluate a breast cancer treatment Decision Aid created specifically for newly diagnosed older women.
Who is this for?
Women 70 or older who have been diagnosed with estrogen receptor positive (ER+), HER2 negative breast cancer. Your tumor must be either stage I or stage II.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Decision Aid</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Initial surgical consultation</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Treatment decision assistance provided by the Decision Aid</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Assessments, at 1 week and 5 months after surgical consultation</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Control</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Initial surgical consultation</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Usual care assistance when making treatment decisions</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Assessments, at 1 week and 5 months after surgical consultation</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">There are two phases to this study. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">In phase I, the researchers will collect feedback about the Decision Aid from breast cancer patients age 70 and over who were treated at least six months ago and their family members and clinicians. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The researchers will use this feedback to improve the Decision Aid. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">In Phase II, the researchers will see if the revised Decision Aid helps women age 70 and older who have been diagnosed with breast cancer make treatment decisions.</li> </ul>
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Telephone Support to Reduce Fatigue in Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Telephone Support for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Scientific Title
Purpose
To evaluate whether a telephone-based psychotherapy program can reduce fatigue and improve activity level, mood, and cognition.
Who is this for?
Women with metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer being treated at the Indiana University (IU) Simon Cancer Center, Eskenazi Health, IU Health North, IU Health Bloomington, IU Health Ball Memorial, Franciscan Health, or St. Vincent Health.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1:</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: 50-minute phone sessions, weekly, for 6 weeks</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2:</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Education/Support: 50-minute phone sessions, weekly, for 6 weeks</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Follow-up</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">30-minute phone assessments at 2 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after study activities</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The type of psychotherapy being studied is called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">It teaches mindfulness exercises as well as ways to identify and engage in activities consistent with your personal values.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03998618' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29327085' target='_blank'>Pubmed Abstract: Acceptance and commitment therapy for symptom interference in metastatic breast cancer patients</a> </li></ul>
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Online Program with an Occupational Therapist to Help Women Treated for DCIS, Stage I, Stage II, or Stage III Breast Cancer Manage Fatigue
Feasibility and Effectiveness of an Internet-based Intervention to Manage Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors Scientific Title
Purpose
To evaluate whether six weeks of online meetings with an occupational therapist who teaches fatigue management skills helps reduce fatigue or the effects of fatigue on quality of life.
Who is this for?
Women who were treated for DCIS, stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer who are currently not receiving chemotherapy or radiation, are experiencing fatigue, and are not taking medications for depression, sleep issues, or fatigue.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Online sessions with an occupational therapist, 45 minutes each, weekly, for 6 weeks</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A workbook containing information, strategies, and skills to help you manage your fatigue</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Help from the occupational therapist in applying these skills to your life</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Fatigue is a common side effect of breast cancer treatment.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This study will evaluate whether six weeks of online meetings with an occupational therapist who teaches fatigue management skills helps reduce fatigue or the effects of fatigue on quality of life.</li></ul>
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