Self-management Interventions for Advanced Breast Cancer
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Breast Cancer, Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - Any |
| Updated: | 10/11/2018 |
| Start Date: | September 2014 |
| End Date: | November 20, 2017 |
Self-management Interventions for Pain in Advanced Breast Cancer
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.
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.
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
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