Life After Cancer: Behavioral Treatment Study to Improve Quality of Life
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Expressive writing
- Registration Number
- NCT00473941
- Lead Sponsor
- Temple University
- Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to find new ways to improve the quality of life of people who have been treated for colon or rectal cancer.
- Detailed Description
Individuals who take part in the study can expect:
Two Interviews:
* To be interviewed by our research staff over the phone. The interviews will include questions about your current quality of life and health.
Brief Writing in a Journal:
* To write for 15 minutes twice a week for two weeks about aspects of your life.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 193
Inclusion Criteria
- Treated for stage I, II or III colon or rectal cancer in the past 5 years
- Completed surgical treatment
- Must be able to read and write in English
Exclusion Criteria
- History of other cancers, with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 Expressive writing Writing in a journal 15 minutes a day 2 Expressive writing Control Writing in a journal 15 minutes a day
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Depressive symptoms 2-Weeks self-report depressive symptoms
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Temple University
🇺🇸Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States