The CEASE Study: Computer Based Educational Module for the Reduction of Arthralgia Syndrome Associated With Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer



Status:Completed
Conditions:Breast Cancer, Cancer, Orthopedic
Therapuetic Areas:Oncology, Orthopedics / Podiatry
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:11/30/-0001
Start Date:May 2011
End Date:September 2012
Contact:Victoria K Shanmugam, MD
Email:vks4@gunet.georgetown.edu
Phone:202-444-6200

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Computer Based Educational Module for the Reduction of Arthralgia Syndrome Associated With Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer


Patients have been asked to participate in the CEASE study because their treating oncologist
has recommended that they start an aromatase inhibitor medication. These medications are
associated with joint complaints. The purpose of this study is to see whether a
computer-based educational module is a feasible intervention to help address these symptoms.
If the patients agree to participate, a research coordinator will test their grip strength
and give them a computer log-on code. They will be shown how to log-on to complete the
educational module and a few simple questionnaires. Patients have the option to do this from
home if they wish. In 3 months time, the investigators will ask patients to return to the
clinic and have another grip strength evaluation and complete some additional
questionnaires. The computer module and the follow up visit will each take about 30 minutes
of time.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Post-menopausal stage I-III breast cancer patients

- Starting or about to start aromatase inhibitor

- English speaking with ability to read, write and use a computer to watch and listen
to an educational module.

- Able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

- Aromatase inhibitor (AI) use for more than 6 months

- Metastatic breast cancer

- Non-English speaking, or unable to read, write or use a computer to watch and listen
to an educational module.

- Unable to give informed consent
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