CHESS and Cancer Mentor, CHESS Only, Control (Internet Only), Mentor Only
Conditions
Keywords
breast cancer, Internet, computer, support, information, education
Brief summary
Mentor Integration Project This study will investigate the benefits of CHESS, a Human Cancer Mentor and the potential additional benefit of combining CHESS and a Cancer Mentor compared to Internet access for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Our goal is to advance interactive cancer communication systems, thus improving quality of life for patients and families facing cancer, especially underserved populations. Primary Aims: * Determine if the Internet, CHESS, a Cancer Mentor, or a combination of CHESS and the Cancer Mentor improve quality of life for women with breast cancer * Determine which of the above conditions is most effective * Determine which of the above conditions is most cost efficient
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCHESS (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System) and Human Cancer Mentor
computer based education and support
Sponsors
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Eligibility for this protocol is as follows: * All subjects must be within 2 months of their primary breast cancer diagnosis, * All subjects must be at least 18 years of age, * All subjects must be able to read and write English at the 6th-grade level * Not homeless
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient quality of life | throughout study |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self efficacy | throughout study |
| Emotional well being | throughout study |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed