Breast cancer and menopause Cancer Malignant neoplasm of the breast
Conditions
Interventions
Cognitive behavioural therapy encompassing stress management, cognitive restructuring and sleep hygiene for treatment of hot flushes and night sweats.
Group CBT:
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Sponsors
King's College London (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 years and older and have had early stage breast cancer 2. Have completed radiotherapy and chemotherapy 3. No evidence of distant metastatic disease 4. May have had ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) 5. English speaking 6. Have had problematic hot flushes (HF)/night sweats (NS) for at least 2 months 7. Having completed active treatment and being in remission 8. Prior medical treatment for HF/NS will be recorded. If women have derived partial benefit and are stable on a treatment, they can be included if they have been on this treatment for 2 months or longer.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Depression or general cancer concerns are the main problem that the woman is seeking help for, not HF/NS 2. Unable to commit time to attend the sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Problem rating of hot flushes and night sweats, measured at 12 weeks post-randomisation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Frequency of hot flushes and night sweats (physiologically measured and self reported) 2. Mood, sleep and quality of life 3. Treatment cost-effectiveness Measured at 12 weeks post-randomisation (all measures) and 6 months post-randomisation (except physiological measure of frequency of hot flushes and night sweats). | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed