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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: 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: 2437 miles
Hershey Medical Center
Hershey,PA
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable, over 6 months
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04673019
Internet-Based Software (Nurse AIME) to Improve Quality of Life for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Nurse AMIE for Echo Show: Randomized Control Trial Scientific Title
Purpose
To study if an internet-based talking software (Nurse AMIE) helps improve quality of life by suggesting at-home interventions -- like exercise, guided relaxation, and soothing music -- based on the user's reported symptoms.
Who is this for?
Women with metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer. You must be receiving your treatment at the Penn State Cancer Institute.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups and receive the following: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Echo Show and Nurse AIME, daily, for 6 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Pedometer and exercise bands, for 6 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Supportive telephone calls, for 3 months</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Echo Show and Nurse AIME, daily, for 3 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Pedometer and exercise bands, for 3 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Supportive telephone calls, for 3 months</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Nurse AIME (Addressing Metastatic Individuals Everyday) is software used on an Amazon Echo Show. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Nurse AIME will ask you questions about your current symptoms related to pain, fatigue, sleep, anxiety, and depression. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Nurse AIME will then help you perform exercises, guided meditations, listen to soothing music, or engage in cognitive behavioral therapy based on your reported symptoms.</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/NCT04673019' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://news.psu.edu/story/656467/2021/04/27/research/amazon-alexa-skill-offers-supportive-care-breast-cancer-patients' target='_blank'>Penn State News: Amazon Alexa Skill Offers Supportive Care to Breast Cancer Patients</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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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02823262' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02823262?term=NCT02823262&rank=1' target='_blank'>The Decision Aid</a> </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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No Travel Required
VISITS: Online surveys and journaling, for 13 months
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04651452
Guided Journaling to Support Women with Stage I-III Breast Cancer Taking an Aromatase Inhibitor (A Fully Remote Trial)
A Value Affirmation Intervention for Physical Symptoms and Medication Adherence in Breast Cancer Patients Taking Aromatase Inhibitors Scientific Title
Purpose
To study and compare the effects two different writing programs have on taking aromatase inhibitors (AI) as prescribed, AI side effects, and stress.
Who is this for?
Women with stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer intending to start taking a type of anti-estrogen therapy called an aromatase inhibitor. Women may also enroll if they are within 4 weeks of starting an aromatase inhibitor.
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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: Values</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">6 writing assignments about values, once a month, for 6 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Electronic pill bottle to record when you take your medication</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Reflection</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">6 writing assignments on your reflections, once a month, for 6 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Electronic pill bottle to record when you take your medication</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Aromatase inhibitors are a type of anti-estrogen therapy commonly used for hormone-positive breast cancer. The approved aromatase inhibitors are anastrozole (Arimidex®), letrozole (Femara®), and exemestane (Aromasin®). </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Some women stop taking aromatase inhibitors because of side effects. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is studying whether guided journaling can help women continue to take their aromatase inhibitors.</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/NCT04651452' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/hormonal/aromatase_inhibitors' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Aromatase Inhibitors</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.healthandhumanperformancelab.com/breastcancerstudy' target='_blank'>The Health and Human Performance Lab Trial Website</a> </li></ul>
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Using Artificial Intelligence to Match Patients to Clinical Trials (SYNERGY-AI)
SYNERGY-AI: Artificial Intelligence Based Precision Oncology Clinical Trial Matching and Registry Scientific Title
Purpose
To study if a computer that has been taught how to match people to clinical trials (artificial intelligence) can help increase enrollment in clinical trials.
Who is this for?
People with advanced (some stage III) or metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer who have already decided to enroll in a clinical trial.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A clinical trial matching report based on your medical records that you can review with your doctor.</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial will use artificial intelligence and virtual tumor boards to help match people to clinical trials.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The researchers will also create a registry to study the medical and financial effects of this program. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This is an international trial that is also enrolling people with other types of cancer.</li></ul>
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