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Targeting Stress-Driven Inflammatory and Angiogenic Pathways With Brief ACT to Enhance Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Response in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer

29 aprile 2026 aggiornato da: Vania Idelia Winantyo, Universitas Airlangga

Effect of Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Response in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer Through Modulation of Inflammatory and Angiogenic Biomarkers.

This clinical trial aims to learn whether a brief psychological therapy called Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Brief-ACT) can improve the effectiveness of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced breast cancer. It will also examine how this therapy affects stress levels and certain blood markers related to inflammation and tumor growth.

The main questions this study aims to answer are:

Does Brief-ACT improve the rate of pathological complete response (pCR) after chemotherapy? Does Brief-ACT reduce levels of inflammatory and angiogenic biomarkers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)? Does Brief-ACT reduce psychological stress in patients undergoing chemotherapy?

Researchers will compare patients who receive Brief-ACT in addition to standard chemotherapy with those who receive standard chemotherapy alone to see if there are differences in treatment response, stress levels, and biomarker levels.

Participants will:

Receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy according to standard treatment protocols Be assigned to receive Brief-ACT sessions or no additional psychological intervention Attend regular clinic visits for treatment and monitoring Provide blood samples at specific time points for laboratory analysis Complete questionnaires to assess psychological stress

Panoramica dello studio

Stato

Non ancora reclutamento

Condizioni

Intervento / Trattamento

Descrizione dettagliata

Breast cancer patients with locally advanced disease frequently experience substantial psychological distress during treatment, which has been associated with adverse biological effects. Chronic psychological stress may activate neuroendocrine pathways, particularly the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to increased production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and angiogenic factors. These biological alterations, including elevated levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), are thought to contribute to tumor progression and resistance to chemotherapy.

Emerging evidence suggests that psychological interventions may influence these biological pathways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), particularly in its brief format (Brief-ACT), has been shown to improve psychological flexibility and reduce stress. However, its potential role in modulating inflammatory and angiogenic biomarkers and improving chemotherapy response in breast cancer patients remains insufficiently explored.

This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of Brief-ACT on treatment response in patients with locally advanced breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The intervention is delivered alongside standard chemotherapy and focuses on enhancing psychological flexibility through core ACT processes, including acceptance, cognitive defusion, present-moment awareness, and value-based action.

In addition to evaluating clinical response, this study investigates the potential biological mechanisms underlying the effect of psychological intervention. Serial measurements of inflammatory and angiogenic biomarkers are performed to assess whether changes in psychological stress are associated with modulation of these pathways. This integrative approach aims to bridge psychological and biological domains in cancer treatment.

The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence on whether a structured psychological intervention can serve as an adjunctive strategy to improve chemotherapy outcomes through modulation of stress-related biological processes. If effective, this approach may support the integration of psychosocial care into standard oncological treatment to enhance both clinical and biological outcomes.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Stimato)

54

Fase

  • Non applicabile

Contatti e Sedi

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Contatto studio

Criteri di partecipazione

I ricercatori cercano persone che corrispondano a una certa descrizione, chiamata criteri di ammissibilità. Alcuni esempi di questi criteri sono le condizioni generali di salute di una persona o trattamenti precedenti.

Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Adulto
  • Adulto più anziano

Accetta volontari sani

No

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female patients aged 40-65 years
  • Histologically confirmed locally advanced breast cancer
  • Planned to undergo neoadjuvant chemotherapy
  • ECOG performance status 0-2
  • Able to provide informed consent
  • Willing to participate in psychological intervention sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Severe psychological distress defined as Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) score ≥27
  • Active infection or inflammatory disease
  • Known autoimmune disease
  • Cognitive impairment or psychiatric condition interfering with participation
  • Concurrent participation in another interventional study

Piano di studio

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Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Trattamento
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
  • Mascheramento: Doppio

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Sperimentale: Brief-ACT + Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Participants in this arm receive standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy in combination with Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Brief-ACT). The Brief-ACT intervention is delivered in structured sessions during the course of chemotherapy and focuses on enhancing psychological flexibility through core ACT processes, including acceptance, cognitive defusion, present-moment awareness, and value-based action.
Comportamentale: Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Brief-ACT) is a structured psychological intervention delivered during the course of neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The intervention focuses on enhancing psychological flexibility through core ACT processes, including acceptance, cognitive defusion, present-moment awareness, self-as-context, values clarification, and committed action. Sessions are delivered in a brief format tailored to the clinical setting and are integrated into routine oncology care during chemotherapy cycles.
Droga: Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen administered according to institutional protocols for locally advanced breast cancer.
Altri nomi:
  • Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy (NACT)
  • Neoadjuvant systemic therapy
Comparatore attivo: Standard Counseling + Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Participants in this arm receive standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy along with standard counseling provided as part of routine clinical care. The counseling serves as an attention-control condition to account for non-specific therapeutic effects, without incorporating structured Brief-ACT components.
Droga: Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen administered according to institutional protocols for locally advanced breast cancer.
Altri nomi:
  • Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy (NACT)
  • Neoadjuvant systemic therapy
Comportamentale: Standard Counseling
Standard counseling consists of routine supportive communication provided as part of standard clinical care during neoadjuvant chemotherapy. This includes general emotional support, basic health education, and non-directive discussion without the use of structured psychotherapeutic techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. This intervention serves as an attention-control condition.

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Clinical response according to RECIST version 1.1
Lasso di tempo: At the end of cycle 3 (each cycle is 21 days), prior to surgery
Clinical response will be assessed using the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 based on radiologic tumor evaluation. Responses will be categorized as complete response, partial response, stable disease, or progressive disease according to RECIST 1.1 criteria.
At the end of cycle 3 (each cycle is 21 days), prior to surgery

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Change in serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) level
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (prior to initiation of chemotherapy) and after completion of cycle 3 chemotherapy (approximately 9 weeks, each cycle is 21 days)
Measured in pg/mL using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Baseline (prior to initiation of chemotherapy) and after completion of cycle 3 chemotherapy (approximately 9 weeks, each cycle is 21 days)
Change in neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (prior to initiation of chemotherapy) and after completion of cycle 3 chemotherapy (approximately 9 weeks, each cycle is 21 days)
Calculated from complete blood count parameters
Baseline (prior to initiation of chemotherapy) and after completion of cycle 3 chemotherapy (approximately 9 weeks, each cycle is 21 days)
Change in serum vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) level
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (prior to initiation of chemotherapy) and after completion of cycle 3 chemotherapy (approximately 9 weeks, each cycle is 21 days)
Measured in pg/mL using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Baseline (prior to initiation of chemotherapy) and after completion of cycle 3 chemotherapy (approximately 9 weeks, each cycle is 21 days)
Change in perceived stress level
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (prior to intervention), and after completion of intervention, approximately 9 weeks after baseline measurement
Measured using the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10)
Baseline (prior to intervention), and after completion of intervention, approximately 9 weeks after baseline measurement
Change in psychological flexibility measured by Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (prior to initiation of study intervention) and after completion of intervention (approximately 6-9 weeks after baseline)
Measured using the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II), a self-reported instrument assessing psychological flexibility. Scores typically range from 7 to 49, with higher scores indicating greater psychological inflexibility (lower psychological flexibility)
Baseline (prior to initiation of study intervention) and after completion of intervention (approximately 6-9 weeks after baseline)

Collaboratori e investigatori

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Sponsor

Universitas Airlangga

Investigatori

  • Investigatore principale: Asdi Wihandono, MD, Surgical Oncologist, Universitas Airlangga

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Inizio studio (Stimato)

28 aprile 2026

Completamento primario (Stimato)

1 gennaio 2027

Completamento dello studio (Stimato)

1 gennaio 2027

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

23 aprile 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

29 aprile 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

6 maggio 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

6 maggio 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

29 aprile 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 aprile 2026

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Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • 400.14.5.4/11991/102.9/2026

Piano per i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)

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INDECISO

Descrizione del piano IPD

Data sharing plans are currently under consideration. The study team intends to evaluate data sharing options following completion of the study and publication of the primary results, taking into account institutional policies, ethical considerations, and participant confidentiality.

Informazioni su farmaci e dispositivi, documenti di studio

Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

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