The goal of this study is to plan for a large scale evaluation of a program called Mindful After Cancer, or MAC. The MAC Program provides training in mindfulness, educational material about sexual health after cancer, and support to cancer survivors experiencing sexual and body image concerns. The main study aims are to: 1. Develop effective plans for recruiting participants across multiple sites 2. Evaluate participation in the program and surveys 3. Develop plans to train and supervise the professionals who will deliver the program. Researchers will compare study recruitment across three sites, aiming to identify the most efficient approach for a larger future trial. Participants who are randomly assigned to receive the MAC program will receive access to the 8-week program delivered by a trained mindfulness coach using videoconference and online materials. They will asked to participate in an interview about their experiences at the end of the program. Participants who are not randomly assigned to the MAC program will receive access to the program's educational materials after completing the final survey. All study participants will be asked to complete 3 online surveys. Participants randomly assigned to the MAC Program will also be asked to complete a one-on-one interview about their experience in the program.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
60
The Mindful After Cancer Program provides education, mindfulness training, and peer support to help cancer survivors navigate sexual and body image concerns.
Samaritan Pastega Regional Cancer Center
Corvallis, Oregon, United States
RECRUITINGUniversity of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
RECRUITINGFox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
RECRUITINGRecruitment Accrual Rate- The percent of eligible candidates who enroll
Time frame: Baseline
Intervention Fidelity- The percent of required topics covered during intervention sessions as measured by completion of a checklist.
Adherence to the manual is assessed by independent review of audio-recorded intervention sessions using a checklist of material to be covered in each session.
Time frame: Up to 1 week post-intervention.
Retention Rate - The percent of enrolled participants who complete all study surveys
Time frame: Up to the 3 month post-intervention survey at week 22.
MAC intervention Drop Out- As measured by session attendance.
Percentage of enrolled participants who stop attending the MAC intervention arm after attending the first session.
Time frame: Up to completion of the 8-week MAC intervention.
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