Depression and Body Image Distress Following Mastectomy With Reconstruction

Completed

Conditions studied: Breast Cancer, BRCA1 Mutation, BRCA2 Mutation

In brief

Mastectomy is a major surgery that can have a profound effect on women's psychosocial wellbeing, including elevated depression and body image distress. Reconstructive breast surgery aims to improve patients' psychosocial adjustment to mastectomy, yet for some women substantial distress persists after reconstruction. However, very little is known about risk or protective factors for persistent depression or body image distress following mastectomy with reconstruction. The present study aims to address this critical gap. In women undergoing mastectomy with breast reconstruction, the investigators will assess risk and protective factors for post-surgery depression severity and body image distress.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03428399

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

51

Starts

2017-10-12

Expected to finish

2021-05-03

Last updated by the study team

2021-08-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female adults (age 18+) who are scheduled for mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Program
• English language proficiency
• Ability to provide informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• Current psychotic disorder, manic episode, serious neurological disorder, intellectual disability, or developmental disorder
• Current active suicidal ideation
• Current treatment plan includes radiation and/or ongoing chemotherapy
• Does not have access to Internet at home, required to complete study questionnaires

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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