Self-management Interventions for Advanced Breast Cancer

N/ACompletedNCT01927081

Duke University65 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate whether self-management discussion groups are helpful for women with advanced breast cancer who are experiencing pain. The study is looking at the usefulness of two different types of discussion groups, one of which also includes gentle exercise.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Advanced Breast Cancer Stage IV

Interventions

discussion groupBEHAVIORAL

Participants engage in discussions regarding issues related to coping with advanced cancer and pain

gentle exerciseBEHAVIORAL

Patients learn gentle exercise and breathing techniques

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 21 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of Stage IV breast cancer or recurrent metatastic breast cancer * receiving care at Duke Cancer Institute, * life expectancy ≥9 months as estimated by the treating oncologist, * speak and read English, * be at least age 18 * be able to travel to the Duke Cancer Institute Exclusion Criteria: * cognitive impairment as assessed by the 6-item Mini-mental Status Exam, * Karnofsky Performance Rating of \<60 as rated by the oncology provider, an ECOG rating of 0-2 * treatment for serious psychiatric illness (e.g., schizophrenia, severe depression) in the past 6 months, * currently engaged in yoga practice ≥ 1 day per week

Locations (1)

Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Feasibility

Feasibility will be indicated by our ability to meet accrual goals, and by at least 70% of patients attending ≥4 of 8 sessions and providing post-test assessments

Time frame: 36 months

Acceptability

Acceptability will be assessed via participant ratings on a standardized measure of treatment effectiveness/satisfaction, supplemented by exit interview

Time frame: 36 months