Acceptance and Usability of an App Promoting Healthy Behaviours Amongst Young Women at Increased … (NCT05460650) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acceptance and Usability of an App Promoting Healthy Behaviours Amongst Young Women at Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
United Kingdom35 participantsStarted 2022-11-03
Plain-language summary
It is estimated that around 20% of breast cancers (BC) in the UK are preventable through adherence to appropriate health behaviours, i.e., healthy diet, physical activity, limited alcohol, not smoking, and that women at increased risk of BC could benefit from greater decreases in risk than the general population via health behaviour changes. Young women (age \<35 years) who are at increased risk of developing BC currently receive little or no information regarding health behaviours and BC risk, or support for behaviour change. This feasibility study aims to explore whether a novel app is acceptable to women at increased risk and could potentially engage them with improved health behaviours which could reduce their future risk of BC.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 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:
* Female
* Age 18-35 years
* Live in the UK
* Moderate or high risk of BC (see 6.5 for definition)
* Ability to communicate in English
* Ability to download and use an app (available on both ioS and Android)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous BC (other cancers will not be excluded)
* Previous preventative mastectomy
* Currently trying to gain weight
* Previous weight loss surgery
* Currently taking weight loss medication, prescribed (for example orlistat, liraglutide, Naltrexone/Bupropion \[Mysimba\]) or other
* Have a medical condition that influences diet and weight, for example, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease or cystic fibrosis
* Current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder, for example bipolar psychotic disorder or current self-harm
* Current alcohol or drug dependency
* Current or previous diagnosis of an eating disorder
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.