Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up Women only

Evaluating psychological well-being in breast cancer patients

Official title: Resources Assessment to Increase pSychological dEvelopment in Breast Cancer Patients

Run by Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · NCT06590727 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at the mental health of women with early-stage breast cancer to see how they cope and feel before, during, and after surgery.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment2400 (estimated)
SponsorFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Roma)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 31, 2024
Main results expectedMarch 31, 2028
Study endsJuly 31, 2029
Registry record updatedAugust 14, 2025
Trial IDNCT06590727 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for surgery and may require adjuvant or neoadjuvant treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 years old or those with severe language deficits or barriers to understanding informed consent 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 observational study focuses on the psychological well-being of patients diagnosed with non-metastatic breast cancer. It aims to assess psychological distress and individual coping resources through a structured evaluation process that includes psychological counseling and psychodiagnostic assessments. Patients will be evaluated at three key time points: before hospitalization, during the perioperative phase, and nine months post-surgery. The goal is to enhance treatment adherence and promote post-traumatic growth.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve psychological support and treatment outcomes for breast cancer patients.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown that psychological assessments can significantly impact treatment adherence and patient outcomes, indicating a promising approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years
* candidates for surgery
* candidates for adjuvant and/or neoadjuvant treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

* 0 to 17 years old
* severe language deficits
* severe barriers
* Patients unable to understand and express informed consent

Where it's running

  • Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, UOS Psicologia Clinica
    Roma, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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