Efficacy of Cancer Support Programs: A Social Comparison Theory Analysis

Stopped early

Conditions studied: Prostate Cancer

In brief

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 characteristics of the members of the support group program can have an effect on the quality of life of other members of the support group program. Support group programs will be conducted separately for prostate cancer patients and breast cancer patients.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00798187

Run by

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

People needed

240

Starts

2009-05-01

Expected to finish

2019-03-26

Last updated by the study team

2019-05-15

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• None

Where it is running

• University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States

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