Cancer Survivors' Fear of Cancer Recurrence
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorNational Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
About this trial
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".
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
diagnosed with severe mental illness
difficult to communicate in Manderin
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- psycological cognitive training
- Healthy lifestyle
- education
Treatment groups
150 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Lead sponsor
Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan
Collaborator
Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov