Status:

TERMINATED

Evaluating a Novel Web-based Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors

Lead Sponsor:

Technical University of Dortmund

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Leipzig

Gaia AG

Conditions:

Breast Cancer

Eligibility:

FEMALE

30-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel web-based intervention (Optimune), which was designed to introduce relevant cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to women with breast c...

Detailed Description

Depression and fatigue is common in breast cancer survivors and its presence is associated with personal suffering, increased inflammatory activity, and worse prognosis. While in the phase of acute tr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Eligible are women who
  • had breast cancer diagnosed less than 4 years ago, classified as T0-4, N0-1, M0
  • completed acute treatment for breast cancer at least 6 month ago. This applies for surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, whichever occurred last. (Prophylactic treatment with anti-hormones like tamoxifen, aromatase-inhibitors or bisphosphonates is allowed).
  • are competent in German language
  • provide written consent to study procedures
  • are willing to provide the discharge letter from oncology (to verify diagnosis and therapies)

Exclusion

  • Women are not eligible if they
  • have a prior history of breast cancer (other than the current one) or any other cancer except basal or squamous cell skin cancer
  • suffer from the following autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases: rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematodes, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis or inflammatory breast cancer
  • have a history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or an established diagnosis of borderline personality disorder
  • have elevated current suicide risk
  • routinely attend psychotherapy, either 1:1, group-therapy or web-based interaction (at least two sessions per month)
  • practice 5 hours or more of vigorous physical activity per week (e.g. training for marathon)
  • have cognitive impairment
  • abuse alcohol or drugs

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 16 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 30 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

64 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03448250

Start Date

March 16 2018

End Date

April 30 2022

Last Update

May 5 2022

Active Locations (2)

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Technical University of Dortmund, Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors

Dortmund, Germany, 44139

2

University Medical Center Leipzig, Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Section Psychosocial Oncology

Leipzig, Germany, 04103