Digital interventions for stress management in breast cancer patients
Official title: Coping After Breast Cancer - CABC - Stressmestring Etter Brystkreft - SEB
Run by Norwegian Institute of Public Health · NCT04480203 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing two online programs to help breast cancer patients manage stress and see if they can improve their quality of life compared to a control group.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 69 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 390 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Norwegian Institute of Public Health Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Oslo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 15, 2021 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2023 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2035 |
| Registry record updated | March 2, 2022 |
| Trial ID | NCT04480203 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are breast cancer patients diagnosed with non-metastatic cancer stages 0-III since January 1, 2020.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with metastatic breast cancer or those diagnosed prior to January 1, 2020, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial invites breast cancer patients to participate in a randomized trial assessing two digital interventions aimed at managing stress: cognitive based stress management (CBSM) and mindfulness based intervention (MBI). Participants will first complete a health-related quality of life (HRQoL) assessment before being randomly assigned to one of the intervention groups or a control group. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these digital interventions in reducing stress levels and improving HRQoL among breast cancer patients compared to the control group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective digital tools for stress management that enhance the quality of life for breast cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using digital interventions for stress management in cancer patients, indicating potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * first occurrence breast cancer diagnosed from Jan 1, 2020 * non-metastatic cancer stage 0-III Invasive tumors must be: * HER2 positive (regardless of ER, PR) or * ER negative * (may later include other ER+ if not conflict with recruitment for EMIT/OPTIMA) Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Cancer Registry of Norway
Oslo, Norway Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Giske Ursin, MD, PhD — Norwegian Institute of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Giske Ursin, MD, PhD
- Email: giske.ursin@kreftregisteret.no
- Phone: +4722451300
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.