Bibliotherapy for Patients With Cancer
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified March 2013 by McGill University Health Center
Sponsor:
McGill University Health Center
Collaborator:
Cedars CanSupport, Hope & Cope
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Dr. Annett Korner, PhD, McGill University Health Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01718574
First received: October 24, 2012
Last updated: March 14, 2013
Last verified: March 2013
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a self-help workbook in enhancing a sense of empowerment, coping, quality of life and reducing distress for patients with cancer.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
|
Cancer |
Other: Self-help book |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Supportive Care |
| Official Title: | Feasibility, Acceptability and Efficacy of Bibliotherapy for Patients With Cancer: a Randomized Control Trial |
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Further study details as provided by McGill University Health Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- change in Health Education Impact Questionnaire scores [ Time Frame: pre-intervention (week 0), post intervention (week 6), follow-up (week 10) ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- change in Ways of Coping Questionnaire - Cancer Version & Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale scores [ Time Frame: pre-intervention (week 0), post intervention (week 6), follow-up (week 10) ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
| Estimated Enrollment: | 102 |
| Study Start Date: | February 2013 |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
| Experimental: Self-help book |
Other: Self-help book
Participants have 6 weeks to complete a 12 chapter self-help workbook. The workbook addresses: (i) The enhancement of a sense of personal control; and (ii) The learning of emotional and instrumental coping responses
|
| No Intervention: Usual Care Control |
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18+ years of age
- been diagnosed with cancer
- can read English
Exclusion Criteria:
-participating in the "Think Smart, Live Well" group
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01718574
Contacts
| Contact: Annett Korner, PhD | 514-398-2481 | annett.koerner@mcgill.ca |
| Contact: Nicole Roberts, M.Ed | nicole.roberts@mail.mcgill.ca |
Locations
| Canada, Quebec | |
| MUHC Cedars CanSupport | Recruiting |
| Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 1A1 | |
| Hope & Cope, JGH | Recruiting |
| Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
McGill University Health Center
Cedars CanSupport, Hope & Cope
More Information
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| Responsible Party: | Dr. Annett Korner, PhD, Principal Investigator, McGill University Health Center |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01718574 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | 2888 |
| Study First Received: | October 24, 2012 |
| Last Updated: | March 14, 2013 |
| Health Authority: | Canada: Ethics Review Committee |
Keywords provided by McGill University Health Center:
|
self-help book support service |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 17, 2013