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.

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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

Study is for people with:

Breast Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

65

Study ID:

NCT01927081

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:

Duke University

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Duke University Medical Center
Durham North Carolina, 27708, United States

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Study is for people with:

Breast Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

65

Study ID:

NCT01927081

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:


Duke University

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