Project SOAR Awakenings for Black American women with breast cancer
Project SOAR Awakenings: Randomized Controlled Trial for Black American Women Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
This project tests whether the Project SOAR Awakenings online program can reduce depressive symptoms and fatigue and improve overall well-being for Black American women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT07208084 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Project SOAR Awakenings is a randomized, controlled intervention comparing an online psychoeducational/psychosocial program to a mailed-materials comparison condition for Black American women with breast cancer. Eligible participants complete an electronic baseline questionnaire and standardized measures of depressive symptoms, fatigue, and well-being, as well as potential mediators like self-compassion and coping styles. Recruitment is conducted through Carrie's TOUCH and affiliated AME church networks, and the intervention is delivered online (Zoom) while the comparison group receives mailed materials to use on their own. Outcomes for the two groups will be compared to see if the online Awakenings program leads to greater improvements in mood, fatigue, and overall well-being.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Black (African) American adults who identify as women, age 18 or older, living in the United States, who read English and have internet/Zoom access are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Men with breast cancer, non-English speakers, non‑U.S. residents, and people without internet access are not eligible and therefore would not benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce depressive symptoms and fatigue and improve emotional well‑being for Black American women with breast cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Psychoeducational and psychosocial online programs for cancer patients have shown modest improvements in mood and fatigue in broader cancer populations, but culturally tailored interventions specifically for Black American women are less well studied.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * identifying as a woman at least 18 years of age (not limited to cisgender Black American women); * identifying as Black (African) American; * diagnosed with breast cancer of any stage and any diagnosis duration; * able to speak and read English; * residing in the United States; * access to the internet/Zoom. Exclusion Criteria: * men diagnosed with breast cancer, * non-English speaker * nonresident of the United States * no internet access
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California
- UCLA — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Annette L Stanton, PhD — University of California, Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Alexandra Jorge, MA
- Email: projectsoar2018@gmail.com
- Phone: 323-425-9379
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.