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Adaptation and Pilot Testing of a Mindfulness-Based Insomnia and Symptom Management Intervention for Women With Breast Cancer Receiving Treatment in Rural Medically Underserved Areas

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Breast Cancer
Interventions
Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia with Cognitive-Behavioral Symptom Coping Skills
Registration Number
NCT06529120
Lead Sponsor
Duke University
Brief Summary

Women with breast cancer often experience multiple difficult symptoms, for example insomnia, fatigue, stress, and pain. This study is being done to test a mindfulness-based insomnia and symptom management intervention for women with breast cancer (Nite2Day). Participants will complete six, 45-60 minute intervention sessions with a study therapist. Intervention sessions will be conducted remotely via conference (i.e., Zoom) or telephone. During these sessions, participants will learn mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral strategies to cope with nighttime sleep disturbances and daytime symptoms of fatigue, stress, and pain. Participants will be asked to complete three, brief (15-20 minute) surveys that will ask questions about their background, cancer diagnosis and treatments, cancer symptoms, and experience with the intervention. Participants will be compensated for completing all intervention sessions and surveys. Total study duration is about 12 weeks.

The greatest risk of this study is loss of confidentiality. Benefits from participating might include learning skills to reduce nighttime sleep disturbances and daytime symptoms of fatigue, stress, and pain. Information learned from this study may also benefit other patients with cancer in the future.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
15
Inclusion Criteria
  1. stage 0-IV breast cancer diagnosis within past 12 months
  2. self-report >8 on the Insomnia Severity Index, indicating at least mild symptoms of clinical insomnia
  3. >18 years old
  4. life expectancy of >12 months per medical chart or oncologist
  5. Ability to speak and read English, and intact hearing and vision
Exclusion Criteria
  1. reported or suspected cognitive impairment confirmed via Folstein Mini-Mental Status Exam <25;
  2. serious psychiatric (e.g., schizophrenia, suicidal intent) or medical condition (e.g., seizure disorder, narcolepsy, severe or moderate untreated sleep apnea) indicated by self-report, medical chart, or oncologist/provider that would contraindicate safe participation;
  3. engagement in behavioral insomnia (e.g., Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) or symptom management (e.g., Pain Coping Skills Training) interventions within past 6 months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Nite2DayMindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia with Cognitive-Behavioral Symptom Coping SkillsMindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia with Cognitive-Behavioral Symptom Coping Skills (Nite2Day) The Nite2Day intervention will train participants in mindfulness-based sleep strategies and behavioral symptom management techniques. The Nite2Day intervention will consist of 6 weekly sessions that will between 45 and 60 minutes.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Feasibility as measured by adherence16 weeks (1-month post-intervention)

Adherence will be indicated by at least 75% of participants completing all study sessions and assessments

Feasibility as measured by study accrual6 months of study recruitment

Treatment feasibility will be shown by meeting targeted study accrual (N = 15) in 6 months

Feasibility as measured by study attrition12 weeks (post-intervention)

Treatment feasibility will be shown by no more than 25% study attrition

Acceptability as measured by the 10-item Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)12 weeks (post-intervention)

Acceptability will be indicated by at least 80% of the participants reporting satisfaction with the protocol on the CSQ. Items are rated on a 4-point scale from 1 (low) to 4 (high) and averaged to obtain an acceptability score ranging from 1 to 4, with higher scores indicating higher acceptability.

Change in insomnia symptoms0 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks (baseline, post-intervention, 4-weeks post-intervention)

Insomnia symptoms will be measured using the 7-item Insomnia Symptom Index (ISI). Items are summed to yield a total score ranging from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating worse insomnia symptoms.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in fatigue symptoms0 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks (baseline, post-intervention, 4-weeks post-intervention)

Fatigue symptoms will be assessed using the 8-item PROMIS Fatigue Short Form. A raw score is calculated by summing all 8 items, yielding a total raw score that ranges from 8 to 40. The total raw score is then translated to a T-score, which is a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Higher T-scores indicated higher fatigue.

Change in depressive symptoms0 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks (baseline, post-intervention, 4-weeks post-intervention)

Depressive symptoms will be assessed using the 8-item PROMIS Depression Short Form. A raw score is calculated by summing all 8 items, yielding a total raw score that ranges from 8 to 40. The total raw score is then translated to a T-score, which is a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Higher T-scores indicate higher worse depressive symptoms.

Change in anxiety symptoms0 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks (baseline, post-intervention, 4-weeks post-intervention)

Anxiety symptoms will be assessed using the 8-item PROMIS Anxiety Short Form. A raw score is calculated by summing all 8 items, yielding a total raw score that ranges from 8 to 40. The total raw score is then translated to a T-score, which is a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Higher T-scores indicate worse anxiety symptoms.

Change in pain severity0 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks (baseline, post-intervention, 4-weeks post-intervention)

Pain severity will be assessed using the 11-item Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF). The BPI-SF consists of 4 items assessing pain severity, including worst, least, average, and current pain in the past week. Responses range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (pain as bad as you can imagine); items are averaged for a composite score that ranges from 0 to 10 with higher scores indicating high pain severity.

Change in pain interference0 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks (baseline, post-intervention, 4-weeks post-intervention)

Pain interference will be assessed using the 11-item Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF). The BPI-SF consists of 7 items assessing the degree to which pain has interfered with patients' daily activities in the past week. Responses range from 0 (does not interfere) to 10 (completely interferes); items are averaged for a composite score that ranges from 0 to 10 with higher scores indicating high pain interference.

Change in mindfulness0 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks (baseline, post-intervention, 4-weeks post-intervention)

Mindfulness will be assessed using the 10-item Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale - Revised (CAMS-R). Items are summed to achieve a total score ranging from 10 to 40. Higher scores indicate higher levels of mindfulness.

Change in self-efficacy for symptom management0 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks (baseline, post-intervention, 4-weeks post-intervention)

Self-efficacy for symptom management will be measured using the 8-item PROMIS Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Conditions (Managing Symptoms) measure. A raw score is calculated by summing all 8 items, yielding a total raw score that ranges from 8 to 40. The total raw score is then translated to a T-score, which is a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Higher T-scores indicate higher self-efficacy for managing chronic conditions (managing symptoms).

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