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NCT01339351 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Teleconference Group: Breast Cancer in African Americans (STORY)
A NA study, sponsored by University of South Carolina.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 185
- Enrollment target
NCT01339351 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 185 participants.
The verdict
NCT01339351, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of South Carolina.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 185 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
African American women with breast cancer have decreased quality of life (and mood when compared to European American. Research has not examined the effectiveness of therapeutic group for African American women with breast cancer even though positive effects are well established for Caucasians. The aims of the randomized clinical trial are to determine the effectiveness of TG by teleconference for African American women with breast cancer and what factors may impact on the intervention. The primary hypothesis is that participants in the intervention group will have significantly greater cancer knowledge, less fear, less isolation, better social connection, better mood, and better QOL when compared to a control group receiving usual psychosocial care. Two hundred forty African American women with breast cancer will be recruited. Intervention participants attend eight weekly 90 minute sessions by teleconference and two follow-up boosters. Each culturally appropriate session contains the story, information and group processes of connection, commonality and catharsis. Information focuses on increasing self care and stress management knowledge while countering myths and taboos. Story capitalizes on African American oral traditions by discussing coping parables. Group processes provide an alternative source of social support and opportunities to express feelings. Control group subjects receive standard psychosocial care (the use of any support programs or services locally or nationally. Testing will occur at baseline, after 10 group sessions and 16 weeks post baseline. The study findings are expected to inform about the effectiveness of therapeutic groups in African American women with breast cancer and lay the groundwork for exploring if reducing disparities in psychosocial care have a health benefit.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Therapeutic Group by Teleconference
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 185 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01339351
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01339351 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 185 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of South Carolina, which has 157 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Therapeutic Group by Teleconference is the first listed.
NCT01339351 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01339351 about?
NCT01339351 is a clinical study titled "Teleconference Group: Breast Cancer in African Americans (STORY)". African American women with breast cancer have decreased quality of life (and mood when compared to European American. Research has not examined the effectiveness of therapeutic group for African American women with breast cancer even though positive effects are well established for Caucasians. The ...
What is the current status of trial NCT01339351?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 185 participants. The study started on 2005-06. Estimated completion is 2010-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01339351?
The interventions under investigation include: Therapeutic Group by Teleconference (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01339351?
This trial is sponsored by University of South Carolina, which has 157 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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