Status:

TERMINATED

Efficacy of Cancer Support Programs: A Social Comparison Theory Analysis

Lead Sponsor:

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Prostate Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

21+ years

Brief Summary

The goal of this research study is to learn if a support group program is acceptable for patients with prostate cancer or patients with breast cancer. Researchers also want to learn if the characteris...

Detailed Description

Screening Questionnaires: Signing this consent form does not mean that you will be able to take part in this study. You will complete some questions about your mood to help researchers decide if you ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of prostate or breast cancer, regardless of treatment
  • No evidence of metastatic disease
  • Able to read, speak, and write English
  • Resides within one hour of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
  • 21 years of age or older
  • Able to provide meaningful informed consent as judged by a research team member
  • Being a distressed patient: a T score greater than or equal to 63 on the Global Severity Index (GSI) of the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) or a T score greater than or equal to 63 on any two primary dimensions of this measure, or being a non-distressed patient: a T score of \< 63 on the GSI and a T score of \<63 on all primary dimensions of the BSI.

Exclusion

  • 1\) None

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2009

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

March 26 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

240 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00798187

Start Date

May 1 2009

End Date

March 26 2019

Last Update

May 15 2019

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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030