Online program to help breast cancer survivors manage pain and improve quality of life
Online Pain Neuroscience Education and Graded Exposure to Movement in Breast Cancer Survivors: Protocol of a Randomised Controlled Trial.
NA · University of Seville · NCT04965909
This study is testing an online program to help breast cancer survivors with chronic pain improve their quality of life through education and movement exercises.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Seville (other) |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Sevilla) |
| Trial ID | NCT04965909 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates an online physiotherapy program that combines pain neuroscience education with graded exposure to movement specifically for breast cancer survivors experiencing chronic pain. The study employs a randomized controlled design, enrolling 40 participants who will be divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group will receive the therapeutic intervention while the control group will not, allowing for a comparison of outcomes related to quality of life. The study aims to provide a structured approach to pain management in this population, utilizing established therapeutic techniques.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18-65 who have completed primary treatment for breast cancer and are experiencing pain related to their treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of other cancers, recent breast cancer recurrence, or certain medical conditions that contraindicate physical exercise may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of life for breast cancer survivors by effectively managing chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: While similar therapeutic approaches have shown effectiveness in other populations, this specific combination of interventions in breast cancer survivors is novel and has not been previously tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion criteria: * Woman aged between 18 - 65 years. * Diagnosis of stage 0 - III breast cancer. * Primary treatment (surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy) completed at least 3 months ago may still be receiving hormonal therapy. * Pain related to primary treatment in the last 6 months. * Access to Internet and an electronic device that allows the use of the applications used in this study and skills for their use or assistance from a close person who has them. * Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in the language of the research team (Spanish). * Approval of participation in the study by the coordinator of the health team that assisted her during the course of cancer and its treatment. Exclusion criteria: * Another previous type of cancer or breast cancer recurrence in a period of less than 1 year. * Medical diagnosis of a neurological, autoimmune or cardiovascular disease. * Some type of pathology that is associated with a contraindication to physical exercise. * Diagnosis of serious psychiatric or neurologic disorders that do not allow the participant to follow orders.
Where this trial is running
Sevilla
- Universidad de Sevilla, departamento de Fisioterapia — Sevilla, Spain (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Patricia Martínez Miranda
- Email: patrimartinez37@gmail.com
- Phone: 620278275
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: Breast Neoplasms, Pain, Chronic, Quality of Life, breast cancer, pain, quality of life, pain neuroscience education, graded exposure to movement