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The clinical trials listed below are open in the U.S. for people with DCIS (stage 0), stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, or stage 4 (metastatic)
breast cancer. Clinical trials are available for people who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer, currently in treatment, experiencing
breast cancer recurrence, living with metastatic disease, as well as breast cancer survivors who have completed treatment.
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NEAREST SITE: 341 miles
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles,CA
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04604158
Elly Mobile Application to Reduce Anxiety in People Living With Breast Cancer
IIT2020-13-GRESHAM-ELLY: Evaluating the Effect of a Mobile Audio Companion (Elly) to Reduce Anxiety in Cancer Patients Scientific Title
Purpose
To study if the Elly iPhone application reduces anxiety, stress, loneliness, and social isolation.
Who is this for?
People with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who are receiving treatment or have received treatment within the past 6 months.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Elly iPhone application</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The Elly mobile application delivers daily audio recordings aimed at reducing anxiety, stress, loneliness, and social isolation.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">In this trial, the Elly mobile application is only available on iPhones.</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/NCT04604158' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.ellyhealth.com/' target='_blank'>Elly Health: Elly Mobile App</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: 1989 miles
Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Northern Michigan
Petoskey,MI
VISITS: 1 visit
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT05025748
Brochure to Improve Communication Between Doctors and People with Cancer
Ask Questions (ASQ): Implementation of a Communication Intervention to Improve Patient-Oncologist Communication in the Outpatient Medical Oncology Setting Scientific Title
Purpose
To study if the ASQ brochure helps improve communication between doctors and people with cancer.
Who is this for?
People newly diagnosed with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer with a first appointment at a Karmanos Cancer Institute (KCC) site.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will complete the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Read ASQ brochure</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Complete questionnaires when receiving the brochure, before seeing the doctor, and after seeing the doctor</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Patient-centered communication is critical to providing high-quality care.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The ASQ brochure contains lists of questions to help you prepare for appointments with your doctor.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The ASQ brochure may improve your communication with your doctor and your self-advocacy skills.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Self-advocacy is the ability to overcome health challenges by making informed healthcare decisions and communicating effectively with healthcare providers.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with other types of 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/NCT05025748' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/blog/the-healing-power-of-self-advocacy/' target='_blank'>National Breast Cancer Foundation: Self-Advocacy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/adjusting-to-cancer/communication-pdq' target='_blank'>National Cancer Institute: Communication in Cancer Care</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2088 miles
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Detroit,MI
VISITS: 1 visit
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04766190
DISCO App to Improve Financial Knowledge for People with Breast CancerCancer
DISCO: A Patient Intervention to Reduce the Financial Burden of Cancer Scientific Title
Purpose
To study the ability of the DISCO app to improve financial knowledge and reduce financial toxicity.
Who is this for?
People newly diagnosed with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who have not yet received treatment.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">2 surveys during visit</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">2 surveys during visit</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">DISCO app</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 3</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">2 surveys during visit</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">DISCO app</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed 2 months later by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Email reminder about information from DISCO app</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Additional Procedures</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">4 surveys within 1 year</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The DISCO (DIScussions of COst) app is designed to improve your treatment cost knowledge and ability to manage financial toxicity (financial distress and hardship).</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The app includes a short video and asks questions about your financial concerns. The app will give you a list of questions you may want to ask your oncologist.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with other types of 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/NCT04766190' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuO8qp1XJTA' target='_blank'>Association of Community Cancer Centers (Video): The DISCO App: A Patient-Focused Tool to Reduce Financial Toxicity</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2265 miles
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh,PA
VISITS: No visits required
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04813276
Game to Learn Self-Advocacy Skills for People with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Efficacy of a Self-advocacy Serious Game Intervention for Women With Advanced Cancer Scientific Title
Purpose
To study the ability of the Strong Together game to teach self-advocacy skills to people with metastatic breast cancer.
Who is this for?
Women with metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer that have been diagnosed within the past 3 months and live in Pennsylvania.
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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: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Strong Together self-advocacy game, 1 session per week for 3 months</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Standard</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship self-advocacy brochure</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Self-advocacy is the ability to overcome health challenges by making informed healthcare decisions, communicating effectively with healthcare providers, and gaining strength through connection to others.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Self-advocacy is associated with higher quality of life, lower symptom burden, higher patient-centered care, and fewer hospital admissions and emergency visits.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Strong Together is an interactive game that teaches self-advocacy skills.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">In the game, you will make decisions about how game characters manage symptoms, communicate with providers, and manage their health.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with other types of 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/NCT04813276' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/blog/the-healing-power-of-self-advocacy/' target='_blank'>National Breast Cancer Foundation: Self-Advocacy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30763132/' target='_blank'>Journal Article: Teaching Patients with Advanced Cancer to Self-Advocate: Strong Together™ Serious Game</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2352 miles
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester,NY
VISITS: At least 8 visits
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04230941
MAAT-G Workshops and Workbook to Improve Cognition for People Ages 65+ With Breast Cancer After Completing Treatment
Mitigating Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults With Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy: Memory and Attention Adaptation Training-Geriatrics (MAAT-G) Phase I Scientific Title
Purpose
To study if the MAAT-G intervention can improve or maintain cognition for older adults after completing breast cancer treatment.
Who is this for?
People ages 65 or older with stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer who have completed standard treatment with chemotherapy and have mild cognitive problems.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">MAAT-G intervention, 8 workshops and workbook</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Please contact research site for trial schedule</i></p>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Memory and Attention Adaptation Training (MAAT) is a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention for cancer-related cognitive problems.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">MAAT is a series of workshops delivered by a psychologist via video-conferencing, supplemented by a workbook, which provides instruction and practice with behavioral coping skills, stress management techniques, and other support strategies. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">MAAT is used for younger cancer survivors, but needs to be adapted for older adults to address their unique needs. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Memory and Attention Adaptation Training-Geriatrics (MAAT-G) is MAAT for people over the age of 65.</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/NCT04230941' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/20100913' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Older Women More Likely to Have Chemo-Related Cognitive Problems</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/podcast/chemobrain-update' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org (Podcast): Chemo Brain Update: Cancer-Related Cognitive Decline</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2353 miles
University of Florida CTSI Clinical Research Center
Gainesville,FL
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT05473026
Gratitude Journaling and Goal Setting for Black Women with Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Survivors
A Pilot Feasibility Study of a Gratitude Journaling Intervention to Enhance Well-being and Exercise Readiness in Older African American Female Breast Cancer Survivors Scientific Title
Purpose
To study the ability of gratitude journaling and goal setting to promote exercise and well-being.
Who is this for?
Black women with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who have received chemotherapy after surgery.
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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">Gratitude journaling, daily for 2 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Goal setting, daily for 2 months</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">General journaling, daily for 2 months</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">You will receive a journal (paperback or electronic) and a daily journaling prompt depending on your group assignment.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Goal setting will be based on the American Cancer Society's Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Cancer toolkit.</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/NCT05473026' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/cultivating-gratitude-and-hope.h00-158905389.html' target='_blank'>MD Anderson Cancer Center: Gratitude During Cancer Treatment</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://copingmag.com/gratitude-for-cancer-survivors/#:~:text=For%20cancer%20survivors%2C%20practicing%20gratitude,constantly%20about%20their%20cancer%20returning.' target='_blank'>Coping Magazine: Gratitude for Cancer Survivors</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.org/healthy/eat-healthy-get-active/acs-guidelines-nutrition-physical-activity-cancer-prevention/guidelines.html' target='_blank'>American Cancer Society: Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2436 miles
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Washington,DC
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04836221
3 Support Methods for Black Women with Breast Cancer and High Blood Pressure or Diabetes
Multi-level Interventions to Manage Co-morbidities Among Black Breast and Prostate Cancer Patients Scientific Title
Purpose
To study if 3 support methods will improve management of high blood pressure and diabetes, improve breast cancer outcomes, and improve health equity.
Who is this for?
Black women with stage 0 (DCIS), stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who have received treatment or are planning to receive treatment. You must have high blood pressure or diabetes.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Support from BlueStar® mobile health app</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Support from community health worker, by phone, weekly</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Support from cancer nurse</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">High blood pressure and diabetes can complicate cancer treatment or make it difficult to reach optimal health after treatment.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This study will offer additional support and tools to manage your health needs.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">You will have access to the BlueStar® mobile app to track your health.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">You will receive a weekly phone call from a community health worker to monitor your health and provide social, emotional, and lifestyle support.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">You will have access to a cancer nurse that will help you with any medical needs and determine if you need additional care.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The trial will last for your length of treatment.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Health equity is ensuring that everyone has the chance to be as healthy as possible.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with other types of 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/NCT04836221' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.welldoc.com/users/' target='_blank'>Welldoc: BlueStar® Mobile App</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2693 miles
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston,MA
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04066361
Genetic Testing Education for People with Breast Cancer
OPTimizing Treatment Focused Genetic Testing IN Cancer - OPT-IN Scientific Title
Purpose
To develop new methods of genetic testing education and study how genetic testing impacts treatment decisions.
Who is this for?
People with advanced (some stage III) or metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer who have not received genetic testing.
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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: Chatbot Education</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Interact with virtual Chatbot about genetic testing</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Read genetic testing pamphlet</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Complete electronic family history</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Video Education</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Watch video about genetic testing</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Read genetic testing pamphlet</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Complete electronic family history</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The Chatbot and video are designed to mirror the educational components of a traditional genetic counseling visit.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The Chatbox will talk to you about genetic testing by text message.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">After the trial, you may request in-person genetic counseling.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with other types of cancer.</li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2693 miles
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston,MA
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04879927
Customized Financial and Health Resource Matching for People with Breast Cancer
Routine Evaluation of the Social Determinants of Health in Oncology: User-centered Resource Coordination and Engagement Scientific Title
Purpose
To study how customized resource matching impacts your treatment schedule and number of hospital visits.
Who is this for?
People with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who plan to receive care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard Cancer Center. You must meet one of the following criteria: be Black, Latinx, Native American, or Pacific Islander; speak Spanish; live in a zip code with median household income <$32,000/year; are 70 years of age or older; or need financial or other resources.
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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: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Pamphlet that explains resources available at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Financial counseling and assistance with social determinants of health (customized resource matching)</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Standard of Care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Pamphlet that explains resources available at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Customized resource matching includes financial resource support from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Financial Counseling and social determinants of health support from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Patient Services.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Social determinants of health are factors such as where you live, work, and play that affect your access to good health care.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The pamphlet in this study explains resources available at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and is standard of care.</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/NCT04879927' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://nam.edu/programs/culture-of-health/young-leaders-visualize-health-equity/what-are-the-social-determinants-of-health/?gclid=CjwKCAjw4c-ZBhAEEiwAZ105Rc-aL_HroohuXJ793XYWMMirzRqzse_gfErWoiM99RnsGBwHS7l0CBoCmcoQAvD_BwE' target='_blank'>National Academy of Medicine: What are Social Determinants of Health?</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.dana-farber.org/for-patients-and-families/care-and-treatment/support-services-and-amenities/patient-financial-assistance/' target='_blank'>Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Patient Financial Assistance</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.dana-farber.org/for-patients-and-families/care-and-treatment/support-services-and-amenities/' target='_blank'>Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Patient Services</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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Video to Learn About Tumor Genomic Testing for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Video Intervention to Address Pre-Test Patient Education for Tumor Genomic Testing Scientific Title
Purpose
You will complete the following:
=Watch video explaining tumor genomic testing
=Questionnaires
Who is this for?
People with metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer that are receiving tumor genomic testing.
Full eligibility criteria
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- What's involved?
- What's being studied?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will complete the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Watch video explaining tumor genomic testing</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial may help doctors provide patient-centered care by effectively communicating the importance of tumor genomic testing.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial also enrolls people with other types of 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/NCT05215769' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</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.
Full eligibility criteria
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- What's involved?
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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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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.
Full eligibility criteria
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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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