Web-based intervention for managing cancer pain in Asian American breast cancer survivors

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This study aims to enhance a web-based program called CAPA, designed for cancer pain management, specifically tailored for Asian American breast cancer survivors. The program will be further developed to include components addressing depressive symptoms, which are often overlooked in pain management. The study will involve two phases: the first phase focuses on expert review and usability testing of the new components, while the second phase will evaluate the efficacy of the optimized intervention in improving pain experiences. The goal is to provide a culturally sensitive approach to pain management that considers the unique needs of this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* women aged 18 years and older who identify as Chinese, Korean, or Japanese;
* have had a breast cancer diagnosis in the past;
* can read and write English, Mandarin (simplified or traditional), Korean, or Japanese;
* have access to the internet through computers or mobile devices (mobile phones and tablets);
* have experienced cancer pain during the past week (at least 1 on a scale from 0 to 5 \[no symptom=0, mild symptom that does not bother=1, somewhat bothering symptom=2, moderate symptom=3, severe symptom=4, and worst possible symptom=5\]);
* have experienced depressive symptoms during the past two weeks (1 to 10 on the Patient Health Questionnaire) which is equivalent to the cut-point of minimal to moderate depression.

Exclusion Criteria:

* less than 18 years old because their cancer experience would be different from that of adults.
* Those who are in treatment or not in treatment, but who were diagnosed with breast cancer within the past five years, will be excluded.
* Those who participated in the PI's pilot studies will be excluded.
* The participants of R33 phase will exclude those in active depression treatment regardless of their level of depression.
* Those without Internet access will be excluded, but those with Internet access through community/group computers will be included.

Where it's running

• Vanderbilt University
  Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Eun Ok Im, PhD, MPH — Vanderbilt University
• Study coordinator: Wonshik Chee, PhD
• Email: cai.help@vanderbilt.edu
• Phone: 615-343-8439

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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.