Status:

COMPLETED

It's Time to Address Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Family Caregivers: Online Version of the Fear Of Recurrence Therapy

Lead Sponsor:

University of Ottawa

Conditions:

Cancer

Caregiver

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is common, persistent, and is associated with negative outcomes. Studies show that family caregivers (FC) of cancer patients experience equal or greater levels of FCR t...

Detailed Description

Usability Study 6-8 female family caregivers will be recruited to conduct a usability study of this first version of FC-FORT. Participants will be recruited through the University of Ottawa, the Prin...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Female adult FC caring for an adult cancer survivor of any type of cancer type, stages I-III, who has completed treatments and has not had a recurrence of their cancer;
  • A score of 13 or greater on the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory-Short Form (range 0-36), suggesting clinical levels of FCR;
  • Access to a computer and stable internet connection;
  • Living in Canada.

Exclusion

  • Individuals who do not identify as female;
  • Family caregiver of a pediatric cancer survivor;
  • Non-English speaking;
  • Currently participating in another therapist-led psychosocial support group or a peer-led support group;
  • Individuals with unmanaged/undermanaged mental health disorder judged to be clinically contra-indicated and/or likely to affect the group work.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05441384

Start Date

October 1 2021

End Date

March 1 2024

Last Update

May 10 2024

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University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N6N5