Mind Programme for Women With Breast Cancer
The Mind programme for cancer patients was developed by this project PI through the integration of ACT, mindfulness and CFT components specifically adapted to the needs of a cancer population. This intervention aims at improving well-being, preventing subsequent distress, and promoting adaptation to the disease and pos
| Condition(s) | Breast Cancer Female |
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| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The Mind programme for cancer patients was developed by this project PI through the integration of ACT, mindfulness and CFT components specifically adapted to the needs of a cancer population. This intervention aims at improving well-being, preventing subsequent distress, and promoting adaptation to the disease and posttreatment period. A recent pilot study presented preliminary findings on this intervention, suggesting high acceptability and efficacy in improving self-reported psychological health in breast cancer patients undergoing Radiotherapy treatment. Nevertheless, this study's small sample size, methodology (inactive control group), and exclusive reliance on self-reported data limit the interpretation and generalization of results, creating an avenue for the optimization and furthe |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: 1. age between 18-70; 2. primary diagnosis of BC (stages between I and III); 3. undergoing radiotherapy treatment at CHUC; 4. able to understand and answer to self-report questionnaires in Portuguese. Exclusion Criteria: 1. currently undergoing any form of psychological intervention; 2. current diagnosis of severe psychiatric illness (psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and personality disorder) or suicidal ideation; 3. diagnosis of neurological disease. |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Lead sponsor | University of Coimbra |
| Locations | Coimbra, Portugal |
| Start date | 2023-01-02 |
| NCT ID | NCT05642897 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05642897 |