Depression and anxiety in cancer survivors Mental and Behavioural Disorders Depression and anxiety in cancer survivors
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomised to one of two groups, who each receive the same internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (ICPT). The intervention is titled Wellbeing After Cancer. It is based on the W
Sponsors
University of Regina
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Resident of Canada and will be in Canada during the 8 week course period 2. 18 years of age or older 3. Experiencing symptoms of depression and/or anxiety (=8 on the PHQ-9 or GAD-7) 4. Diagnosed with cancer in the past 5 years and have completed active treatment (radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery) 5. Has access to a computer and the Internet 6. Willing to provide a medical contact (e.g., family physician) for an emergency contact
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Currently receiving regular psychotherapy for depression or anxiety elsewhere or in some other form 2. Started a new psychotropic medication for anxiety or depression or had a change in dosage within the past month 3. Using illicit drugs or three or more standard drinks/day 4. Current self-reported psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder or severe symptoms of depression (total score > 22 or a score > 2 on question 9 of the PHQ-9, or specific plan/intent of suicide
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Depressive symptoms are measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire- 9 Item (PHQ-9) pre-treatment, before each lesson, immediately following completion of the program, and 1 month following completion of the program 2. Symptoms of generalized anxiety are measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder -7 Item (GAD-7) pre-treatment, before each lesson, immediately following completion of the program, and 1 month following completion of the program | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Fear of cancer recurrence is measured using the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI-SF) pre-treatment, immediately following completion of the program, and 1 month following completion of the program 2. A secondary measure of anxiety and depressive symptoms will be measured using the Depression and Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) pre-treatment, immediately following completion of the program, and 1 month following completion of the program 3. Quality of life will be measured using the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) pre-treatment, immediately following completion of the program, and 1 month following completion of the program 4. Participant satisfaction with treatment will be measured using satisfaction questions immediately following completion of the program 5. Participants satisfaction with level of support will be assessed using satisfaction questions immediately following completion of the program 6. Number of log-ins are measured immediately following completion of the program 7. Days accessing service are measured immediately following completion of the program 8. Number of emails sent to technician (if applicable) are measured immediately following completion of the program 9. Number of emails received from technician (if applicable) are measured pimmediately following completion of the program 10. Number of phone calls are measured immediately following completion of the program 11. Number of lessons completed are measured immediately following completion of the program | — |
Countries
Canada
Contacts
Public ContactDale Dirkse
Outcome results
None listed