Fear of Cacer Recurrence in Cancer Survivorws
Conditions
Keywords
Fear of cancer recurrence, cancer survivor, psychosoical support, ConquerFear, Healthy life style
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate the tailored support for the fear of cancer recurrence in breast, head and neck, colon-rectal or prostate cancer survivors. Based on screening for fear of cancer recurrence, different levels of supportive care will be provided, starting with the oncology nurses' health education and information for those having a lower level of concern. Those who have medium or higher levels of concerns will be randomized to receive "stepping up" either a "ConquerFear psychological cognitive training" or a "healthy lifestyle - individualized exercise and nutrition guidance".
Interventions
BEHAVIORALpsycological cognitive training
Metacognition
BEHAVIORALHealthy lifestyle
individualized nutrition and exercise guidance
BEHAVIORALeducation
FCR education
Sponsors
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan
Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Based on screening levels of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), those with lower FCR will receive only education, and those with medium or higher FCR will be randomized to one of two add-on psychological cognitive training or individualized healthy lifestyle guidance groups in parallel for the duration of the study.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* stage I, II, III breast, head and neck, colo-rectal, proste cancer and completion of primary cancer treatment * report of fear of cancer recurrence * able to read and listen in Manderin and without a cognitive defect
Exclusion criteria
* diagnosed with severe mental illness * difficult to communicate in Manderin
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fear of Cance Recurrence | From the baseline to the 3 months after intervention at 5 months | the change of FCR (Fear of Cancer Recurrence) score as measured by FCRI |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Psychological distress | From the baseline to the 3 months after intervention at 5 months | the change of the anxiety and depression as measured by HADS |
| QOL | From the baseline to the 3 months after intervention at 5 months | The change of the quality of life score as measured by VR-12 |
Contacts
CONTACTShiuyu C. Katie Lee
CONTACTShiao-Wei Cheng
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORShiuyu C. Katie Lee, PhD
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science
Outcome results
None listed