Breast Cancer Survivor Educational Intervention
Purpose
The goal of this study is to test a 6-week virtual education program among Black breast cancer survivors. The virtual program includes sessions on physical activity, goal setting, nutrition, sleep, stress, and social connections.
Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Neoplasms
- Breast Carcinoma
- Breast Cancer Female
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 22 Years
- Eligible Genders
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- Female - Self-identified Black or African American race - Age 22-79 - Diagnosis of Stage I, II, or III invasive breast cancer - Completed active treatment at least 6 months ago, but within the past five years - Speaks English
Exclusion Criteria
- Undergoing active treatment (i.e., surgery, chemotherapy, radiation) - Undergoing evaluation for suspected recurrence
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- N/A
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
|
Experimental Breast Cancer Survivor Education Program |
Participants will complete study procedures as outlined: - 6 weekly sessions of a modified version of the PAVING the Path to Wellness education program. |
|
Recruiting Locations
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Detailed Description
This six-week feasibility study will evaluate a virtual support and education program among up to 15 Black female breast cancer survivors. Participants will be asked to attend a 90 minute group session once a week for 6 weeks and complete surveys pre and post intervention surveys to ascertain study endpoints. This study is supported by funding from Pfizer and in-kind support from the American Cancer Society, Inc.