Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Nurse-led coping and support for TNBC patients

Official title: Pilot Feasibility Trial of a Nurse-Led, Coping and Supportive Intervention (RESTORE) for Patients With Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Run by Massachusetts General Hospital · NCT07513311 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This test will see if a nurse-led coping and supportive care program can help people with triple-negative breast cancer feel better during the transition from active treatment to surveillance.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment75 (estimated)
SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Boston, Massachusetts)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 7, 2026
Main results expectedJuly 31, 2028
Study endsJuly 31, 2028
Registry record updatedSeptember 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT07513311 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (≥18) with stage 1–3 TNBC, 1–12 months after curative therapy, who report distress (≥4/10) and can read English or Spanish.

Probably not a fit

Patients without measurable distress or those with stage 4 disease or cognitive or severe mental health barriers may not benefit from this intervention.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This pilot study will test the feasibility and acceptability of a nurse-led coping and supportive care intervention (RESTORE) versus enhanced usual care in adults with stage 1-3 TNBC who are 1–12 months post-curative therapy and reporting distress. Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio and followed for six months to assess psychosocial outcomes such as quality of life, anxiety, and fear of cancer recurrence. The trial aims to provide preliminary estimates of effect sizes to inform a larger future study. The study is funded by the National Cancer Institute and conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital, with NCI collaboration.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience better psychosocial well-being, including improved quality of life and reduced anxiety and fear of recurrence.

How similar studies have gone: Previous coping and supportive care programs for TNBC are limited; this project represents a novel, pilot feasibility study in this specific transition period.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of stage 1-3 triple-negative breast cancer
* Age ≥ to 18 years
* Between one and 12 months post curative therapy
* Reporting distress at least 4/10 on a one-item screener
* Ability to read and respond in English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with stage 4 cancer
* Patients with impaired cognition or serious mental illness that would preclude participation in study procedures

Where it's running

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Kathryn E Post, PhD, RN, ANP-BC — Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Kathryn E Post, PhD, RN, ANP-BC
  • Email: kepost@mgh.harvard.edu
  • Phone: 617-726-6500

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.