NCT03731585

Brief Summary

This trial studies how well online psychosocial intervention works in improving social well-being and support in women who are undergoing treatment for stage I-IV non-small cell lung cancer. Psychosocial intervention techniques, such as mindfulness, compassion, and emotional processing, may improve distress and help patients manage symptoms related to non-small cell lung cancer.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
70

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
17mo left

Started Nov 2018

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress84%
Nov 2018Sep 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 12, 2018

Completed
25 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 6, 2018

Completed
9 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 15, 2018

Completed
8.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 30, 2027

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 30, 2027

Last Updated

April 15, 2026

Status Verified

April 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

8.9 years

First QC Date

October 12, 2018

Last Update Submit

April 10, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • BREATHE intervention in women with Lung Cancer determined successful by overall accrual

    Overall accrual assessed by ≥ 50% of eligible patients consent (i.e., approach 140 to achieve 70 that consent).

    Up to 3 months

  • BREATHE intervention in women with Lung Cancer determined successful by attrition

    Attrition assessed by ≥ 71% of enrolled patients (≥ 50 patients) complete T1 and T2 assessments;

    Up to 3 months

  • BREATHE intervention in women with Lung Cancer determined successful by adherence

    Adherence assessed by ≥ 75% of all practice sessions are attended in each arm.

    Up to 3 months

  • BREATHE intervention in women with Lung Cancer determined successful by acceptability

    Acceptability assessed by ≥ 75% of participants indicating that the program is useful and enjoyable in each arm.

    Up to 3 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Efficacy regarding psychological distress: CES-D

    Up to 3 months

  • Efficacy regarding cancer symptoms: IES

    Up to 3 months

Study Arms (2)

Group I (psychological intervention)

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients participate in 5 psychological sessions and complete training on mindfulness, compassion, emotional processing, social support, generating positive emotions, and proactive coping strategies once a week for up to 5 weeks. Patients also complete questionnaires over 35 minutes and participate in video-based group sessions weekly for 5 weeks.

Behavioral: Behavioral InterventionOther: Questionnaire AdministrationProcedure: Support Group Therapy

Group II (educational intervention)

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients participate in 5 information sessions and receive education on lung cancer, symptom management, communication, and practicing self-care once a week for up to 5 weeks. Patients also complete questionnaires and participate in group sessions as in group I.

Other: Educational InterventionOther: Questionnaire AdministrationProcedure: Support Group Therapy

Interventions

Participate in psychological sessions

Also known as: Behavior Conditioning Therapy, behavior modification, Behavior or Life Style Modifications, Behavior Therapy, Behavioral Interventions, Behavioral Modification, BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, Behavioral Treatment, Behavioral Treatments
Group I (psychological intervention)

Participate in educational sessions

Also known as: Education for Intervention, Intervention by Education, Intervention through Education, Intervention, Educational
Group II (educational intervention)

Ancillary studies

Group I (psychological intervention)Group II (educational intervention)

Participate in group sessions

Group I (psychological intervention)Group II (educational intervention)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Women diagnosed with stage I-IV non-small cell lung cancer within 3 months of diagnosis at the time of recruitment and receiving any type of treatment at the time of recruitment. For women with metastatic disease, disease must be stable (without disease progression based on patients' latest imaging impressions) per treating oncologist
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of =\< 2
  • Have access to the internet
  • Able to read, write and speak English

You may not qualify if:

  • Major psychiatric or cognitive deficits that would impede the completion of self-report instruments as deemed by the clinical team
  • Regular (self-defined) participation in psychotherapy or a formal cancer support group

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Milbury K, Kroll J, Chen A, Antonoff MB, Snyder S, Higgins H, Yang CC, Li Y, Bruera E. Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial in Women With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer to Assess the Feasibility of Delivering Group-Based Psychosocial Care via Videoconference. Integr Cancer Ther. 2021 Jan-Dec;20:15347354211052520. doi: 10.1177/15347354211052520.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungLung Neoplasms

Interventions

Behavior TherapyEarly Intervention, EducationalEducational StatusMethods

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Carcinoma, BronchogenicBronchial NeoplasmsRespiratory Tract NeoplasmsThoracic NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and ActivitiesChild Health ServicesCommunity Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and ServicesPreventive Health ServicesSocioeconomic FactorsPopulation CharacteristicsInvestigative Techniques

Study Officials

  • Kathrin Milbury

    M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 12, 2018

First Posted

November 6, 2018

Study Start

November 15, 2018

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 30, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 30, 2027

Last Updated

April 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

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