Feasibility Study of Biobehavioral Stress Reduction Intervention in Patients with Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Purpose

This clinical trial aims to see if patients with triple negative breast cancer can complete a biobehavioral stress reduction program that also addresses health related social needs (e.g., utilities, transportation, etc.). The stress reduction program is over ten weeks and includes stress reduction (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation), coping, problem solving, communication, and social support. Health related social needs will be evaluated at the beginning of the study, and referrals will be made to social work to help address those needs. The study will examine stress as reported by the patients and also use biological markers.

Conditions

  • Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC V8
  • Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC V8
  • Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC V8
  • HER2-Negative Breast Carcinoma
  • Hormone Receptor-Negative Breast Carcinoma
  • Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age >=18 years - Untreated newly diagnosed triple negative breast cancer - Stages I-III

Exclusion Criteria

  • Prisoners - Male - Identifying as American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander - Individuals not able to speak and understand English - Known personal history of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or invasive breast cancer - Stage IV breast cancer

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose
Health Services Research
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Health Services Research (stress management therapy)
Patients receive biobehavioral stress reduction intervention while on study. Patients undergo blood specimen collection at baseline and follow up and have their medical records reviewed.
  • Procedure: Biospecimen Collection
    Undergo blood sample collection
    Other names:
    • Biological Sample Collection
    • Biospecimen Collected
    • Specimen Collection
  • Other: Medical Chart Review
    Undergo medical cart review
    Other names:
    • Chart Review
  • Procedure: Stress Management Therapy
    Receive biobehavioral stress reduction intervention
  • Other: Survey Administration
    Ancillary studies

Recruiting Locations

MetroHealth
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
Contact:
Natalie Joseph, MD
216-778-7800

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study Contact

The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center
800-293-5066
OSUCCCClinicaltrials@osumc.edu

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I Acceptability of the biobehavioral intervention will be determined using the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ). CSQ is an 8-item self-report measure with item assessing different aspects of treatment satisfaction (e.g., quality of service, the degree to which needs were met, overall satisfaction). III Tolerability of the biobehavioral intervention will be assessed by analyzing pre to post treatment change on the Profile of Mood States. III Feasibility of the biobehavioral intervention will be assessed using three metrics: 1) accrual number as a percentage of available patients approached; 2) number/percent of patients completing each BBI session; and, 3) number/percent of patients retained and completing 10 BBI sessions. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: I. To examine the feasibility of collecting biomarkers--white blood cell count, C-reactive protein, Interleukin-6, TNF-alpha (α), systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein; albumin, hemoglobin A1C, body mass index (BMI). EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVE: I. To test for pre/post effects of the biobehavioral stress reduction intervention on measures of stress (Impact of Events Scale), mood and psychological symptoms, and allostatic load. OUTLINE: Patients receive biobehavioral stress reduction intervention while on study. Patients undergo blood specimen collection at baseline and follow up, and have their medical records reviewed.