Telephone Support for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients

Investigating Telephone Support for Metastatic Breast Cancer Adjustment

Recruiting
18 years - 100 years
Female
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to see if telephone support programs help patients adjust to metastatic breast cancer.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Breast Cancer
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: Female

Inclusion Criteria

• Patient is at least 3 weeks post-diagnosis of stage IV breast cancer and is receiving care at the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center, Eskenazi Health, IU Health North, IU Health Bloomington, IU Health Ball Memorial, Franciscan Health, or St. Vincent Health.
• Patient has adequate English fluency for completion of data collection.
• Patient has moderate to severe fatigue interference

Exclusion Criteria

• Patient is receiving hospice care at screening.
• Patient does not have working phone service.
• Patient has hearing impairment that precludes participation.
• Male

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1812850942

This study investigates how telephone support programs might help patients who are adjusting to metastatic breast cancer. Metastatic breast cancer is a type of cancer that has spread from the breast to other parts of the body. The study aims to understand if regular phone calls can provide support and improve the well-being of these patients.

Participants in this study will receive phone support sessions. These sessions are designed to offer emotional and practical support to help manage the challenges of living with metastatic breast cancer. The study will collect data on how these sessions affect the participants' daily lives.

  • Who can participate: Adults who are at least 3 weeks post-diagnosis of stage IV breast cancer and receiving care at specific health centers may participate. Participants must speak English fluently and experience moderate to severe fatigue. Males and those in hospice or without phone service are excluded.
  • Study details: Participants will engage in regular phone support sessions aimed at providing emotional and practical support. These sessions will assist researchers in understanding the impact of such support on patients' adjustment to living with metastatic breast cancer.

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