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NCT number NCT00665899
Other study ID # 04-0977
Secondary ID 1R01CA107477-01L
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received April 22, 2008
Last updated October 25, 2016
Start date July 2004
Est. completion date April 2010

Study information

Verified date October 2016
Source University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority United States: Institutional Review Board
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate the efficacy of a new couple-based intervention for women with recently diagnosed, early stage breast cancer and their spouses or male partners. This cancer-focused relationship enhancement intervention adapts well-validated cognitive-behavioral interventions to teach patients and partners specific relationship skills, such as problem-solving skills, communication, and maximizing positive interactions, that they can use in addressing breast cancer. This project's major goals are to improve the patient's individual functioning and specific aspects of the couple's relationship affected by breast cancer (e.g., mood, role functioning, sexual functioning, and social support). In the current investigation, cancer-focused relationship enhancement will be compared to (a) a couple-based Cancer Education intervention and (b) a Treatment-as-Usual condition.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 163
Est. completion date April 2010
Est. primary completion date April 2010
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender Both
Age group N/A and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- Diagnosed with early stage breast cancer within last year

- No history of breast cancer, or other cancers in last 5 years (except skin cancer)

- Living together in a committed heterosexual relationship

- read and speak English

- Agree to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

- Stage 3b and above breast cancer

- Notable psychopathology, including severe depression with suicidality

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Behavioral:
Cancer-Focused Relationship Enhancement
Couples meet individually with a health educator for 6 sessions to learn about ways to support each other and communicate about breast cancer related issues.
Couple's Cancer Education
Couples meet individually with a health educator for 6 sessions to discuss the medical aspects of breast cancer and treatment options.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina
United States Duke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina

Sponsors (3)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Duke University, National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

References & Publications (2)

Baucom DH, Porter LS, Kirby JS, Gremore TM, Keefe FJ. Psychosocial issues confronting young women with breast cancer. Breast Dis. 2005-2006;23:103-13. Review. — View Citation

Zimmermann T, Heinrichs N, Baucom DH. "Does one size fit all?" moderators in psychosocial interventions for breast cancer patients: a meta-analysis. Ann Behav Med. 2007 Nov-Dec;34(3):225-39. — View Citation

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Relationship Functioning, Individual Functioning, Cancer Related Physical Functioning Pre, post, 6 month follow-up, 12 month follow-up No
Secondary Observational coding of couples social support and decision making conversations pre, post, 6 month follow-up, 12 month follow-up No
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