Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
This study aims to evaluate a multi-modal intervention designed to improve adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) among patients with ER-positive breast cancer in Rwanda. The intervention includes educational, behavioral, and reminder components, and will be assessed for feasibility and impact on medication adherence.
This is a randomized study evaluating a light-touch, multi-modal medication adherence support package designed to improve adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy in adults with confirmed ER-positive breast cancer undergoing curative intent treatment. Eligible participants will be within 6-36 months of adjuvant endocrine therapy initiation and will be randomized to receive either standard care or the medication adherence support package, which includes a one-time educational video, a symptom monitoring card, and weekly one-way text message reminders. The research study procedures include: scre…
Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients * Age 18 or older * Pathologic confirmation of ER-positive breast cancer * Clinical or radiographic confirmation of disease localized to the breast and regional lymph nodes * Within 6-36 months of starting AET * Have a cellphone capable of receiving text messages. * Are currently receiving AET at Butaro or satellite clinics. Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling/Unable to participate * Unable to comprehend study languages (English or Kinyarwanda) * Adults unable to consent * Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers) * Prisoners * Pregn…
One-time educational video
Symptom monitoring card
Weekly one-way text reminders
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