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Effects of a Web-Based Alopecia Education Program in Women With Breast Cancer

23 luglio 2026 aggiornato da: Gulay Akman

Effect of a Web-Based Alopecia Education Program on Body Image, Self-Esteem, Quality of Life, and Well-Being Among Women With Breast Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a web-based alopecia education program on body image, self-esteem, chemotherapy-induced alopecia-related quality of life, and psychological well-being among women with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy. A total of 68 women were randomly assigned to the intervention or routine-care control group. Participants in the intervention group received access to a web-based educational and supportive care program throughout chemotherapy, whereas participants in the control group received routine care. Outcomes were assessed at predefined time points before the first, second, and final chemotherapy cycles.

Panoramica dello studio

Stato

Completato

Condizioni

Intervento / Trattamento

Descrizione dettagliata

Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is a visible and potentially distressing adverse effect of breast cancer treatment that may affect women's body image, self-esteem, quality of life, and psychological well-being. Providing timely, structured, and accessible information may support women in preparing for hair loss and managing its psychosocial consequences.

This study was conducted as a single-blind, parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Women with breast cancer who were receiving chemotherapy for the first time were allocated to a web-based alopecia education program or routine care. The education program was developed to provide evidence-based information about chemotherapy-induced alopecia, expected changes in hair and scalp, strategies for preparation and self-care, options for managing appearance-related concerns, and approaches for coping with the emotional and social effects of hair loss. Participants were able to access the educational content through the web during their chemotherapy treatment. The study examined whether the web-based education program improved body image, self-esteem, alopecia-related quality of life, and psychological well-being compared with routine care. The usability of the web-based program was also evaluated among participants who received the intervention.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Effettivo)

68

Fase

  • Non applicabile

Contatti e Sedi

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Luoghi di studio

  • Turchia (Türkiye)
    • Samsun
      • Samsun, Samsun, Turchia (Türkiye), 55105
        • Samsun Training and Research Hospital

Criteri di partecipazione

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Adulto
  • Adulto più anziano

Accetta volontari sani

No

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female participants aged 18 to 65 years.
  • Diagnosed with stage I or stage II breast cancer.
  • Receiving chemotherapy for the first time.
  • Scheduled to receive one of the following 21-day chemotherapy regimens: doxorubicin plus cyclophosphamide (AC); epirubicin plus cyclophosphamide (EC); docetaxel plus cyclophosphamide (TC); cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and fluorouracil (CAF); cyclophosphamide, epirubicin, and fluorouracil (CEF); or docetaxel, doxorubicin, and cyclophosphamide (TAC).
  • Scheduled to receive a chemotherapy regimen expected to cause grade 2 alopecia according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4.03 (NCI-CTCAE v4.03).
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG), World Health Organization (WHO), or Zubrod performance status of 0 to 2.
  • Able to read, write, and communicate in Turkish.
  • Had access to a computer or internet-enabled mobile phone.
  • Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed with stage III or stage IV breast cancer.
  • History of another malignancy.
  • History of alopecia before the current chemotherapy treatment.
  • Previous mastectomy.
  • History of a disease or condition that caused a visible alteration in physical appearance.
  • Diagnosed psychiatric disorder.

Piano di studio

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Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Terapia di supporto
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
  • Mascheramento: Separare

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Sperimentale: Web-Based Alopecia Education Group
Participants received routine care in addition to access to the web-based alopecia education program during chemotherapy. The program provided structured information and supportive guidance on chemotherapy-induced alopecia, preparation for hair loss, hair and scalp care, appearance management, and coping with the psychosocial effects of alopecia.
Comportamentale: Web-Based Alopecia Education Program
A structured web-based educational and supportive care program designed for women with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy. The program included information about chemotherapy-induced alopecia, the expected course of hair loss and regrowth, preparation before hair loss, hair and scalp care, use of wigs and head coverings, appearance-related concerns, and strategies for coping with emotional and social effects.
Nessun intervento: Routine Care Control Group
Participants received routine care provided by the chemotherapy unit and did not receive access to the web-based alopecia education program during the study period.

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Body Image Scale Score
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (immediately before the first chemotherapy cycle); Week 3 (immediately before the second chemotherapy cycle); and Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
Body image was assessed using the 40-item Body Image Scale. Each item is scored from 1 to 5, yielding a total score ranging from 40 to 200. Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction with body image, whereas scores below 135 indicate lower body-image satisfaction. Changes in scores over time and differences between the web-based alopecia education group and the routine-care control group were evaluated.
Baseline (immediately before the first chemotherapy cycle); Week 3 (immediately before the second chemotherapy cycle); and Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale Score
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (immediately before the first chemotherapy cycle); Week 3 (immediately before the second chemotherapy cycle); and Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
Self-esteem was assessed using the 10-item self-esteem subscale of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Items are scored from 0 to 3, yielding a total score ranging from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating higher self-esteem. Changes in scores over time and differences between the intervention and control groups were evaluated.
Baseline (immediately before the first chemotherapy cycle); Week 3 (immediately before the second chemotherapy cycle); and Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
WHO-5 Well-Being Index Score
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (immediately before the first chemotherapy cycle); Week 3 (immediately before the second chemotherapy cycle); and Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
Psychological well-being was assessed using the World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index Score (WHO-5 Well-Being Index Score). Each item is scored from 0 to 5, yielding a raw score ranging from 0 to 25. The raw score was multiplied by four to obtain a percentage score ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate better psychological well-being, whereas scores below 50 indicate low well-being and the need for further evaluation. Changes in scores over time and differences between the web-based alopecia education group and the routine-care control group were evaluated.
Baseline (immediately before the first chemotherapy cycle); Week 3 (immediately before the second chemotherapy cycle); and Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Quality of Life Scale Score
Lasso di tempo: Week 3 (immediately before the second chemotherapy cycle) and Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
Alopecia-related quality of life was assessed using the 19-item Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Quality of Life Scale. Each item is scored from 1 to 5, yielding a total score ranging from 19 to 95. The scale comprises three subdomains: impact on general life, negative impact on inner life, and positive thoughts. Items 2, 15, 16, and 17 are reverse scored. Higher total scores indicate better alopecia-related quality of life, whereas lower scores indicate greater deterioration in quality of life. The scale was administered before the second and final chemotherapy cycles; it was not administered before the first chemotherapy cycle because participants had not yet experienced chemotherapy-induced alopecia. Changes in scores over time and differences between the web-based alopecia education group and the routine-care control group were evaluated.
Week 3 (immediately before the second chemotherapy cycle) and Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).

Altre misure di risultato

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Alopecia Information Form-1
Lasso di tempo: Week 3 (immediately before the second chemotherapy cycle; each chemotherapy cycle was 21 days).
Alopecia Information Form-1 (Alopecia Characteristics and Self-Care Practices) was a researcher-developed questionnaire based on the literature. It assessed chemotherapy-induced alopecia severity using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4.03 (NCI-CTCAE v4.03); scalp condition; distribution and onset of scalp hair loss; hair loss in other body regions; timing of hair loss in different body regions; and practices used to prevent, reduce, or manage hair loss. The form also included items on employment status during treatment and the perceived impact of treatment-related expenses on the participant's budget. The form did not generate a total score. Responses were recorded as categorical variables and summarized as frequencies and percentages for the intervention and control groups.
Week 3 (immediately before the second chemotherapy cycle; each chemotherapy cycle was 21 days).
Alopecia Information Form-2
Lasso di tempo: Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
Alopecia Information Form-2 (Alopecia Management and Psychosocial Responses) was a researcher-developed questionnaire based on the literature. It assessed chemotherapy-induced alopecia severity using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4.03 (NCI-CTCAE v4.03); hair loss in other body regions; use of wigs, scarves, hats, or other appearance-management and camouflage methods; practices intended to promote hair regrowth; changes in mirror-viewing frequency; and thoughts and emotional responses related to scalp and body-hair loss. The form did not generate a total score. Responses were recorded as categorical variables and summarized as frequencies and percentages for the intervention and control groups.
Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
Web-Based Alopecia Education Program Evaluation Form
Lasso di tempo: Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
The acceptability and perceived usefulness of the web-based alopecia education program were assessed in the intervention group using a four-item researcher-developed Web-Based Alopecia Education Program Evaluation Form. The form assessed whether the program helped participants cope with chemotherapy-induced alopecia, which section of the program was perceived as most helpful, whether any section was considered unhelpful, and whether participants would recommend the program to other women experiencing chemotherapy-induced alopecia. The form did not generate a total score. Responses were recorded as categorical variables and summarized as frequencies and percentages.
Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
System Usability Scale Score
Lasso di tempo: Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
The perceived usability of the web-based alopecia education program was assessed in the intervention group using the 10-item System Usability Scale. Each item was rated on a 5-point response scale from 0 to 4. Negatively worded items were reverse scored. Adjusted item scores were summed and multiplied by 2.5 to obtain a total score ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater perceived usability.
Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
Website Use
Lasso di tempo: From baseline (immediately before the first chemotherapy cycle) through Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).
Website engagement was recorded through the administrative panel. Measures included the total number of website visits and the cumulative duration of website use in minutes during the intervention period.
From baseline (immediately before the first chemotherapy cycle) through Week 9 or Week 15 (immediately before the final chemotherapy cycle; cycles were 21 days, with 4 or 6 cycles depending on regimen).

Collaboratori e investigatori

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Sponsor

Gulay Akman

Investigatori

  • Investigatore principale: Gulay Akman, PhD, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
  • Cattedra di studio: Hatice Balci Yangin, PhD, Faculty of Nursing, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey

Pubblicazioni e link utili

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Pubblicazioni generali

  • Akman, G. (2019). Meme kanseri olan kadınlara uygulanan web tabanlı alopesi eğitim programının beden imajına, benlik saygısına, yaşam kalitesine ve iyilik durumuna etkisi [The effect of a web-based alopecia education program on body image, self-esteem, quality of life, and well-being among women with breast cancer] [Doctoral dissertation, Akdeniz University]. Council of Higher Education National Thesis Center.

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Inizio studio (Effettivo)

2 luglio 2018

Completamento primario (Effettivo)

3 maggio 2019

Completamento dello studio (Effettivo)

3 maggio 2019

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

14 luglio 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

23 luglio 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

24 luglio 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

24 luglio 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

23 luglio 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 luglio 2026

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Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • CIA-EDU-WEB-RCT-2019-01
  • 54 (Altro identificatore: Ondokuz Mayis University Clinical Research Ethics Committee)

Piano per i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)

Hai intenzione di condividere i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)?

NO

Descrizione del piano IPD

De-identified individual participant data generated and analyzed during this study are not planned to be shared because no prospective data-sharing plan was established and the ethical and consent-related conditions required for external sharing of individual-level data have not been confirmed. Aggregated data may be available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request, subject to ethical and institutional approval.

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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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