Studying Types of Therapy for Coping With Fear of Recurrence Among Breast Cancer Survivors
https://www.facingourrisk.org/research-clinical-trials/study/216/studying-types-of-therapy-for-coping-with-fear-of-recurrence-among-breast-cancer-survivors
Clinicaltrials.gov identifier:
NCT05364450 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT05364450)
People with stage 1-3 breast cancer who completed treatment within 5 years of enrollment
Study Contact Information:
Contact: Shelley A. Johns, PsyD; 317-274-9127; [email protected]
or Kelli Norton, B.S. 317-274-9453 [email protected]
About the Study
Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a common problem for breast cancer survivors. This study will test three types of online, group therapy for breast cancer survivors with FCR:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Enhanced Usual Care
This study is no longer enrolling people.
What the Study Involves
There will be three groups in this study. People will be randomly chosen to participate in one of the following types of group therapy:
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- The ACT group will meet for 90-minute sessions via Zoom Health weekly for 6 weeks.
- Sessions will focus on processes of change - acceptance, mindfulness, perceptions, values, and commitment to action. During ACT sessions, participants will learn to respond to fear of cancer recurrence by being more fully aware of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without attempting to control or avoid these feelins. Participants will set goals that fit with their values.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- The CBT group will meet for 90-minute sessions via Zoom Health weekly for 6 weeks.
- The study team will assist participants in changing unhelpful thinking patterns and negative behaviors linked to fear of cancer recurrence (FCR). Session topics will include understanding what triggers FCR, avoiding behaviors that promote FCR, and scheduling pleasant activities. The team will also provide information on behaviors that may reduce recurrence risk (e.g., achieving a healthy weight, physical activity, cancer surveillance).
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
- People in the EUC group will meet for a single 90-minute coaching session via Zoom.
- Participants will receive coaching on how to use the resources provided. Before the group session, participants will receive a workbook and other resources on how to improve their quality of life as cancer survivors.
This study will occur for 6 weeks for people in the ACT or CBT group or 1 session for people in the EUC group.
Study Site and Lead Researcher
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202
Contact: Shelley A. Johns, PsyD; 317-274-9127; [email protected]
This Study is Open To:
This study is no longer enrolling people.
This Study is Not Open To:
This study is no longer enrolling people.
About FORCE
FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.