Online support program for Chinese immigrant women with breast cancer
Official title: An Impact Assessment of a Culturally Tailored Online Psychosocial Self-Help Program for Chinese Immigrant Women With Breast Cancer
Run by University Health Network, Toronto · NCT04656353 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests whether an online support program can help Chinese immigrant women with breast cancer feel less distressed and improve their well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Health Network, Toronto Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Toronto, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT04656353 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are foreign-born Chinese immigrant women who speak Cantonese or Mandarin and have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with recurrent or metastatic breast cancer 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 study evaluates the effectiveness of an online psychosocial self-help program specifically designed for Chinese immigrant women diagnosed with breast cancer. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving the online program and the other not receiving it, allowing for a comparison of outcomes. The study employs a mixed-methods design, incorporating longitudinal surveys and focus groups to assess participants' experiences and the program's impact on their distress levels and overall well-being. The goal is to tailor future support programs to better meet the cultural and language needs of this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the emotional well-being and support systems for Chinese immigrant women facing breast cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with culturally tailored psychosocial interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Foreign-born Chinese immigrant women who identify their mother tongue as either Cantonese or Mandarin * A diagnosis of new breast cancer (Stages 0-III) * Receiving surgery (i.e., mastectomy) or adjuvant radiation therapy as the last hospital-based treatment, with the exception of Tamoxifen, bisphosphonates, and Herceptin * Able to use a computer * Able to read and speak English, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Exclusion Criteria: * recurrence or metastatic disease
Where it's running
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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Terry Cheng — Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
- Study coordinator: Terry Cheng, PhD
- Email: terry.cheng@uhn.ca
- Phone: 416-946-2197
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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.