Breast Cancer Clinical Trial
Self-management Interventions for Advanced Breast Cancer
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate whether self-management discussion groups are helpful for women with advanced breast cancer who are experiencing pain. The study is looking at the usefulness of two different types of discussion groups, one of which also includes gentle exercise.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
diagnosis of Stage IV breast cancer or recurrent metatastic breast cancer
receiving care at Duke Cancer Institute,
life expectancy ≥9 months as estimated by the treating oncologist,
speak and read English,
be at least age 18
be able to travel to the Duke Cancer Institute
Exclusion Criteria:
cognitive impairment as assessed by the 6-item Mini-mental Status Exam,
Karnofsky Performance Rating of <60 as rated by the oncology provider, an ECOG rating of 0-2
treatment for serious psychiatric illness (e.g., schizophrenia, severe depression) in the past 6 months,
currently engaged in yoga practice ≥ 1 day per week
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There is 1 Location for this study
Durham North Carolina, 27708, United States
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