Acceptance and Commitment Therapy program for people with breast cancer
Investigation of the Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Intervention on Psychological Distress and Reintegration Into Normal Life in Oncology Patients
NA · Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · NCT06457178
This will see if a five-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) program helps adults with stage 1–3 breast cancer receiving outpatient chemotherapy reduce psychological distress and improve reintegration into normal life compared with a psychoeducation program or routine care.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 75 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (other) |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06457178 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Adults with stage 1–3 breast cancer receiving outpatient chemotherapy are randomized into three groups: a five-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention, a five-session psychoeducation program, or routine care with no specific intervention. All participants complete questionnaires before and after the intervention period to measure psychological distress, resilience, and reintegration into normal life. The ACT and psychoeducation sessions are delivered in online group format, requiring internet access and basic computer skills. Researchers will compare changes across the three groups to see whether ACT produces larger improvements than psychoeducation or routine care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults (18+) with stage 1–3 breast cancer receiving outpatient chemotherapy who can read and write, have internet access and computer skills for online group sessions, and show low-to-moderate scores on a brief psychological resilience scale are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with serious psychiatric or cognitive impairments, physical limitations that prevent participation, those currently in psychotherapy/psychoeducation groups, without internet/computer access, or with advanced (stage 4) disease are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the ACT intervention could reduce psychological distress and help patients reintegrate into daily life more effectively than psychoeducation or routine care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous clinical work has shown that group-based ACT and other psychotherapy approaches can reduce distress and improve quality of life for some cancer patients, though results vary by study and population.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older, * Being able to read and write, * Receiving oncologic treatment, * Being diagnosed with breast cancer, * To know about Medical Diagnosis, * Being in stage 1, 2 or 3 of the disease, * Receiving outpatient chemotherapy treatment only, * Internet access and computer skills to participate in online group interviews, * Low to moderate scores on the brief psychological resilience scale, Exclusion Criteria: * Having serious psychiatric or cognitive impairments that limit adherence to group sessions, * Having a physical disability that may make it difficult to participate in group sessions, * Failure to attend sessions regularly and absenteeism, * Currently being in a psychoeducation/psychotherapy group
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Acibadem Hospital — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dilara Sert Kasım, M.Sc. — Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Study coordinator: Dilara Sert Kasım, M.Sc.
- Email: dilara.sert10@ogr.iuc.edu.tr
- Phone: (+90) 541 267 95 25
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy