Initial Assessment of an Internet-based Symptom Management Intervention in Early Stage Breast Cancer (PROSPECT)

July 25, 2016 updated by: N. Lynn Henry, University of Michigan
In order to determine the acceptability of a breast cancer-specific cognitive behavioral therapy intervention, as well as to obtain preliminary data to assess efficacy in managing symptoms, the investigators will ask 45 breast cancer survivors with moderate insomnia, fatigue, and/or pain to use the investigators' internet-based intervention for 8 weeks and to complete patient-reported outcomes assessments before and after the 8 week intervention.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

45

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Michigan
      • Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109
        • University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female
  • Stage 0-III invasive carcinoma of the breast
  • Surgical resection and axillary assessment, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy, as indicated, completed at least 3 months prior to enrollment.
  • Concomitant trastuzumab and anti-endocrine therapies are permitted. If taking anti-endocrine therapy must have been taking for at least 3 months prior to enrollment.
  • Must report at least one of the following:

    1. Fatigue in the week prior to enrollment at least 4 on a 10 point scale (with 0 = not tired at all and 10 = extremely tired)
    2. Insomnia in the week prior to enrollment
    3. Pain in the week prior to enrollment at least 4 on a 10 point scale (with 0 = no pain and 10 = extremely severe pain)
  • Has access to and is able to operate a computer with internet access.
  • Able to read and understand English.
  • Willing and able to sign an informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Diagnosis of sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome that is currently interfering with sleep

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Fatigue
Participants who have received treatment for early stage breast cancer and who experience fatigue, rated at least a 4 on a scale of 0-10 during the previous week, per patient report. Participants will complete baseline symptom questionnaires, then complete an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program (PROSPECT) for 8 weeks, then repeat questionnaires.
PROSPECT is an internet-based exercise and behavioral symptom management program developed for patients who experience long-term side effects from cancer treatment. The cancer-specific symptom management intervention is intended as a self-management adjunct to improve cancer- and treatment-related symptoms through non-pharmacologic approaches.
Active Comparator: Treatment-related Pain
Participants who have received treatment for early stage breast cancer and who experience pain, rated at least a 4 on a scale of 0-10 during the previous week, per patient report. Participants will complete baseline symptom questionnaires, then complete an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program (PROSPECT) for 8 weeks, then repeat questionnaires.
PROSPECT is an internet-based exercise and behavioral symptom management program developed for patients who experience long-term side effects from cancer treatment. The cancer-specific symptom management intervention is intended as a self-management adjunct to improve cancer- and treatment-related symptoms through non-pharmacologic approaches.
Active Comparator: Insomnia
Participants who have received treatment for early stage breast cancer and who experience insomnia, assessed as difficulty sleeping over the last week, yes or no, per patient report. Participants will complete baseline symptom questionnaires, then complete an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program (PROSPECT) for 8 weeks, then repeat questionnaires.
PROSPECT is an internet-based exercise and behavioral symptom management program developed for patients who experience long-term side effects from cancer treatment. The cancer-specific symptom management intervention is intended as a self-management adjunct to improve cancer- and treatment-related symptoms through non-pharmacologic approaches.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Improvement in patient-reported symptom with use of PROSPECT for 8 weeks
Time Frame: 8 weeks
To obtain preliminary data about the efficacy of the intervention in this patient population. The investigators will assess change in the participant's primary reported symptom (pain, insomnia, or fatigue) with 8 weeks of the intervention.
8 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Acceptability of the PROSPECT intervention based on patient self-report
Time Frame: 8 weeks
To obtain preliminary data about the acceptability and usability of the intervention in this patient population.
8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Norah L Henry, MD, PhD, University of Michigan

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 8, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 10, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

July 13, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 26, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 25, 2016

Last Verified

July 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HUM00095498

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