Stress Reduction in Improving Quality of Life in Patients With Recurrent Gynecologic or Breast Ca… (NCT01764789) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Stress Reduction in Improving Quality of Life in Patients With Recurrent Gynecologic or Breast Cancer
United States39 participantsStarted 2010-10
Plain-language summary
This pilot clinical trial studies stress reduction in improving quality of life in patients with recurrent gynecologic or breast cancer. Participating in a stress reduction program may help improve quality of life in patients with gynecologic or breast cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 85 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of recurrent breast or gynecologic cancer (any site) with any disease-free interval; second primary cancers do not meet this criterion
* English speaking
* Able and willing to give informed consent
* To be considered for the blood and saliva collection, women must fulfill the following secondary criteria:
* Diagnosis of recurrent breast or ovarian cancer with any disease-free interval
Exclusion Criteria:
* Residence \> 70 miles from research site
* Subnormal intellectual potential (diagnosis of mental retardation)
* Progressive neurological or chronic, progressive, debilitating condition (e.g., dementia)
* Non-ambulatory
* Life expectancy less than 160 days, per the treating oncologist
* Current suicide risk sufficient to preclude treatment on an outpatient basis
* Chronic inflammatory or autoimmune disorder (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Quality of life(QoL)
Timeframe: up to 28 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT01764789
SponsorOhio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center