Conversations in Light and Shadow: Assessing Phototherapy's Impact on Breast Cancer Patients

NCT06412133 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: CMUH113
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 57
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

This study examines the impact of phototherapy intervention on anxiety, stress, and body image among breast cancer patients. Participants engaged in a five-week, one-on-one session series, utilizing a pre-post-test design with parallel groups. Quantitative data were collected using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) and the Body Image Scale. In addition to quantitative measures, in-depth individual interviews were conducted to gather qualitative data. The combined data were then analysed to assess the effectiveness of the intervention.

Conditions

Breast Cancer; Breast Cancer Female; Randomized Controlled Trial

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21)

  Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) developed by Lovibond and Lovibond (1995) is a structured emotional assessment tool. Higher scores on the scale indicate higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. The Cronbach's α values for the depression, anxiety, and stress subscales are 0.94, 0.87, and 0.91, respectively, indicating good reliability and internal consistency. The current prevalent version consists of 21 items (DASS-21), with scores interpreted as follows: 0 means "does not apply to me at all," 1 means "applies to me to some degree, or some of the time," 2 means "applies to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of the time," and 3 means "applies to me very much, or most of the time."

  5 weeks

• body image scale (BIS)

  Body Image Scale used in this study was assessed by Hopwood et al. (2001) among breast cancer patients, with an internal consistency Cronbach's α value of 0.85. After re-assessment among breast cancer patients, the internal consistency Cronbach's α value improved to 0.93, indicating good reliability and test-retest reliability. This study utilized the Body Image Scale translated by Lin (2009) for assessment. This scale consists of 10 reverse-scored questions, with scores ranging from 10 to 40. Higher scores indicate a more negative body image tendency.

  5 weeks

Study Arms (1)

intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

photography therapy

Behavioral: photography

Interventions

photography BEHAVIORAL

This study examines the impact of phototherapy intervention on anxiety, stress, and body image among breast cancer patients. Participants engaged in a five-week, one-on-one session series, utilizing a pre-post-test design with parallel groups.

intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 55 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Diagnosis of stage 1-3 breast cancer within the past five years,
• Aged between 20 and 55 years,
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese,
• Ownership of a mobile phone and proficiency in using it for photography,
• Willingness to participate in the study, and capacity to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with a documented history of severe mental illness,
• Diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer
• Current engagement in other adjunctive therapies

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Yun-Chen Chang: lead
• China Medical University, China: collaborator

Study Sites (2)

China Medical University Hospital

Taichung, Beitun Dist, 406040, Taiwan

Location

China Medical University Hospital

Taichung, 406040, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms

Interventions

Photography

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Breast Diseases; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic Imaging; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Diagnosis; Investigative Techniques

Central Study Contacts

Yun-Chen Chang, phd

CONTACT

+886 983503901; lisacow@mail.cmu.edu.tw

Yun-Chen Chang, phd

CONTACT

+886 0422053366; lisacow@hotmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: SEQUENTIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: assistant professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 8, 2024
• First Posted: May 14, 2024
• Study Start: September 17, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 30, 2024
• Study Completion: July 1, 2025
• Last Updated: May 14, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TW (2)