Impact of Survivorship Care Counseling on Quality of Life and Clinical Outcomes in Breast Cancer Survivors

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20250820005

Enrollment

100

Registered

2025-08-20

Start date

2023-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Physical consequences of breast cancer treatment such as shoulder mobility restriction, lymphedema, fatigue, and post-surgical pain. Psychological impacts including emotional distress, depression, anxiety, and body image concerns. Quality of Life (QoL) as it pertains to both physical and emotional well-being during survivorship. Fatigue, both physical and cognitive, experienced by survivors. Psychosocial well-being, including emotional distress and its impact on daily functioning and rec

Interventions

Patients in this group receive a counselling session at the time of discharge, lasting 20-30 minutes. The session includes audio-visual educational material covering the following areas: Care of the

Active Comparator Behavioral,No Intervention No treatment

est group (receiving the counselling session),control group (receiving routine care)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Breast cancer patients aged 18 years and above. Patients who have undergone surgical treatment for biopsy-proven breast cancer. Patients who are ready for discharge after surgery. Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with severe co-morbidities such as coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, diabetes, stroke, osteoarthritis, etc., who may not be able to follow general advice about diet or exercise. Patients with serious psychiatric conditions that may impair their ability to follow the advice provided during the counselling session.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of Life (QoL) 3 months and 6 months follow-up FACT-B Questionnaire	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Fatigue 3 months and 6 months follow-up. SFAT,Emotional Distress 3 months and 6 months follow-up. Distress Thermometer (DT).,Range of Shoulder Movement 3 months and 6 months follow-up. Goniometer to assess flexion and abduction of the shoulder joint.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactHimanshu Agrawal

University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & GTBH, Shahdara, Delhi-110095. India. Tel: 0091-11-22586262 Ext 2521/2524, Fax: 0091-11-22590495

himagr1987@gmail.com09999472790

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026