Randomized Controlled Trial of FoRtitude: Targeted eHealth Intervention to Reduce Fear of Recurrence Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Community Oncology Settings
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Summary
The goal of this study is to determine if the intervention or if general information about being a breast cancer survivor can help Breast Cancer Survivors reduce their fear of recurrence. The main question it aims to answer are: Can the FoRtitude intervention lower the fear of recurrence for Breast Cancer Survivors? Participants will: Answer questions about their fear of recurrence. Be randomized to 1 of the 3 following options: (1) a weblink to access an eHealth intervention which includes a website and an optional interactive text-messaging feature, (2) a weblink to a non-interactive website that will include links to external websites with general information that may be helpful for Breast Cancer Survivors, or (3) you will need to talk with your oncology team about your concerns about recurrence or seek psychosocial care in the community. Be asked to fill out questionnaires 5 times for up to 18 months.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Participant must be ≥ 18 years of age. * Participant must have had histologically confirmed Stage 0-III breast cancer at time of diagnosis. * Participant must have completed primary treatment 1-10 years prior to Step 0 registration. NOTE: Current hormonal therapy is allowed. NOTE: Primary treatment can include chemotherapy and/or surgery and/or radiation therapy. \- Participant must be receiving their care (cancer treatment or survivorship care) from an oncology provider affiliated with the NCORP site and are expected to continue care at the site for the next 18 months…
Interventions
- BehavioralFoRtitude 2.0
A website and an interactive text-messaging feature
- BehavioralAttention Control
Access to the non-interactive study intervention website that lists links to help you access websites that provide information to read and resources for breast cancer survivors.
Location
- UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine Public HealthChapel Hill, North Carolina