Surveillance Pelvic Examination Anxiety: Brief Coping Skills Intervention — PEACE  

Anxiety Clinical Trial

Official title: Developing and Pilot Testing a Brief Intervention to Reduce Anxiety During Pelvic Examinations Among Female Cancer Survivors (Pelvic Examination and Anxiety Coping Skills for Empowerment: PEACE)

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of a brief coping skills training program addressing anxiety and pain related to surveillance pelvic examinations for female gynecologic cancer survivors.

Clinical Trial Description

The investigators have developed and manualized a coping skills training intervention for female gynecologic cancer patients that aims to reduce anxiety related to surveillance pelvic examinations (Pelvic Examination and Anxiety Coping Skills for Empowerment: PEACE). The investigators propose a proof-of concept pilot study to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of the coping skills intervention. The study will be conducted by Duke University. Participants (N=16) will receive the 3-session telemedicine coping skills intervention. Participants will complete assessments at baseline, post-intervention (within 2 weeks before their next scheduled pelvic examination), and post pelvic examination (2-3 months after the baseline assessment). Study aims are: Aim 1) Assess intervention acceptability and feasibility through quantitative measurement and qualitative feedback from semi-structured interviews, and Aim 2) Graphically depict patterns of change in outcome variables and intervention targets. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Anxiety
• Anxiety Disorders

• NCT number: NCT05285306
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Duke University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 21, 2022
• Completion date: September 2, 2022