Status:

UNKNOWN

Guided Relaxation Training for the Reduction of Self-Reported Stress in Individuals With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

Aptium Oncology Research Network

Conditions:

Breast Cancer

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-75 years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

The primary objectives of this study are to determine if the use of Guided Relaxation Training (GRT) during cancer treatment in individuals with newly diagnosed breast cancer increases their ability t...

Detailed Description

This is a study of self-reported stress in individuals with newly diagnosed breast cancer. Subjects will be randomized to either the standard of care (SOC) arm or the intervention arm. The principle i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Able to speak and understand English
  • At or between the ages of 18 and 75
  • Newly diagnosed with breast cancer (within 12 weeks of study entry)
  • Expected to receive chemotherapy and/or radiation
  • Willingness to complete CSES, PSS-14 and FACIT-F scales
  • Minimum score of 4 on the 0-10 Visual Analog Scale for stress
  • Willingness to participate for the 18 week duration of study and follow-up
  • Ability to travel to cancer center weekly specifically for on-site guided relaxation training sessions
  • Access to a CD player

Exclusion

  • Cognitive or mental status affecting ability to follow directions
  • Previous or current use of complementary therapies for their cancer diagnosis, except herbal supplements
  • Brain metastasis
  • Treatment for any other diagnosis of cancer within the previous 5 years
  • Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator might interfere with the subject's participation in the study, pose an added risk for the subject or confound the assessment of the subject

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00945607

Start Date

July 1 2009

Last Update

July 25 2011

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Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States, 07207