Can a coping training intervention (CanCOPE) that includes the support person improve psychological adjustment and immune function in women with breast cancer?

Completed

• Conditions: Early stage breast cancer; Cancer - Breast

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000061437
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Jenn Scott

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2000-11-09
• Last Update Posted: 2 May 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Participants are 80 women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer and their nominated support person. They are recruited from oncology clinics situated in Brisbane. All patient-support person dyads are recruited following diagnosis, in the week prior to commencement of the women's cancer treatments. Inclusion Criteria (a) woman about to commence cancer treatment for a primary (localized or regional) breast cancer and has no history of other cancers. (b) no known history of neurological or psychiatric illness in either person, (c) both individuals able to read and speak English.

Exclusion Criteria

(a) metastatic disease (b0 either individual can not read or write english (c) either individual has a history of severe psychological disorder.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified