Rehabilitation of Cancer Survivors in Denmark: The Effect of a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Course

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms; Colorectal Neoplasms; Prostatic Neoplasms
• Interventions: Behavioral: Psychosocial rehabilitation course

• Registration Number: NCT01086683
• Lead Sponsor: Danish Cancer Society

Brief Summary

This randomized study evaluates the effect of a multi-focused, psychosocial 6-day residential rehabilitation course at a Danish rehabilitation centre for cancer survivors. The investigators hypothesize that individuals in the intervention group will experience better psychosocial well-being and more adaptive health behaviour changes as compared to individuals in the control group.

Detailed Description

Worldwide, the number of cancer survivors is increasing. In the Danish population of 5.4 million people, more than 300 000 are cancer survivors. Given the range of physical, psychological and social late effects of cancer and its primary treatment many survivors need tailored rehabilitation interventions. This randomized study evaluates the effect of a multi-focused, psychosocial 6-day residential rehabilitation course at the Dallund Rehabilitation Centre in Denmark. We hypothesize that individuals in the intervention group will experience better psychosocial well-being and more adaptive health behaviour changes as compared to individuals in the control group.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-05
• Primary Completion: 2008-12
• Study Completion: 2009-12
• Status Verified: 2010-03
• Study First Submitted: 2010-03-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-03-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-03-12
• Study First Posted: 2010-03-15
• Last Update Posted: 2010-03-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 513

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis of breast, colorectal or prostate cancer
• Completion of primary treatment
• Ability to participate physically in the activities offered in the intervention

Exclusion Criteria

• Acute need for treatment
• Terminal cancer phase

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Intervention group	Psychosocial rehabilitation course	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
psychosocial well-being (as assessed by the EORTC-QLQ C30 Quality of life core questionnaire by the European Organization of Research and Treatment in Cancer (EORTC-QLQ C30) and the Profile of Mood States Short form (POMS-SF)	baseline, 1 month follow-up, 6 month follow-up, 12 month follow-up	self-report questionnaire

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
health behaviours: physical activity, diet, tobacco and alcohol consumption, use of health services	baseline, 1 month, 6 month, 12 month follow-up	self-report questionnaire
self-rated health	baseline, 1 month, 6 month, 12 month follow-up	self-report item
self-efficacy as measured with the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE)	baseline, 1 month, 6 month, 12 month follow-up	self-report questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Psychosocial Cancer Research; 🇩🇰 Copenhagen, Denmark