Virtual Mindful After Cancer (MAC) Intervention to Promote Sexual Health for Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Survivors
MAC
Virtual Mindful After Cancer Intervention to Promote Sexual Health for Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Survivors
2 other identifiers
interventional
60
1 country
3
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to plan for a large scale evaluation of a program called Mindful After Cancer, or MAC. The MAC Program provides training in mindfulness, educational material about sexual health after cancer, and support to cancer survivors experiencing sexual and body image concerns. The main study aims are to:
- 1.Develop effective plans for recruiting participants across multiple sites
- 2.Evaluate participation in the program and surveys
- 3.Develop plans to train and supervise the professionals who will deliver the program.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for phase_1
Started Aug 2025
3 active sites
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
June 10, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 9, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
August 25, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
November 1, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2027
February 9, 2026
February 1, 2026
1.2 years
June 10, 2025
February 5, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Recruitment Accrual Rate- The percent of eligible candidates who enroll
Baseline
Intervention Fidelity- The percent of required topics covered during intervention sessions as measured by completion of a checklist.
Adherence to the manual is assessed by independent review of audio-recorded intervention sessions using a checklist of material to be covered in each session.
Up to 1 week post-intervention.
Retention Rate - The percent of enrolled participants who complete all study surveys
Up to the 3 month post-intervention survey at week 22.
Secondary Outcomes (1)
MAC intervention Drop Out- As measured by session attendance.
Up to completion of the 8-week MAC intervention.
Other Outcomes (16)
Exploratory outcome: Interest in sexual activity as measured by the interest in sexual activity domain from the PROMIS Sexual Function and Satisfaction Scale.
Up to the 3 month post-intervention survey at week 22.
Exploratory Outcome: Body Appreciation as measured by the Body Appreciation Scale.
Up to the 3 month post-intervention survey at week 22.
Exploratory Outcome: Sexual Satisfaction as measured by the Global Measure of Sexual Satisfaction scale (GMSEX).
Up to the 3 month post-intervention survey at week 22.
- +13 more other outcomes
Study Arms (2)
Usual Care
NO INTERVENTIONIntervention
EXPERIMENTALInterventions
The Mindful After Cancer Program provides education, mindfulness training, and peer support to help cancer survivors navigate sexual and body image concerns.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- At least 18 years old
- Diagnosed with female breast or gynecologic cancer at stage I-IV
- Diagnosed at least 6 months ago
- At least one sexual concern in a validated screener
- Access to high speed internet via smart phone, tablet, and/or computer
You may not qualify if:
- Those who do not comprehend English since the MAC program is only available in English.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Oregon State Universitylead
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)collaborator
Study Sites (3)
Samaritan Pastega Regional Cancer Center
Corvallis, Oregon, 97330, United States
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 1
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
June 10, 2025
First Posted
July 9, 2025
Study Start
August 25, 2025
Primary Completion (Estimated)
November 1, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
May 1, 2027
Last Updated
February 9, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-02
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share