Study of Support Groups for African-American Breast Cancer Survivors

NCT ID: NCT00949871

Last Updated: 2015-06-08

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

74 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-01-31

Study Completion Date

2009-09-30

Brief Summary

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RATIONALE: A study that evaluates successful Los Angeles-based, peer-led African American breast cancer survivor support groups may help in developing a guide on how to organize and maintain breast cancer support groups.

PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying support groups for African-American breast cancer survivors.

Detailed Description

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OBJECTIVES:

* Characterize five established Los Angeles (LA)-based, peer-led African American Breast Cancer Survivor (AABCS) support groups by identifying and evaluating the successful elements of structure and process that distinguish these groups: the purpose and goals; theories and techniques that are utilized; the structure of the group and implementation of specific goals; the cultural aspects that are incorporated to enhance the efficacy; and similarities and differences among these AABCS support groups.
* Develop a preliminary "Culturally Informed Breast Cancer Support Group Guide" on how to organize and maintain support groups, modeled on the "best model" experiences of the five established LA-based support groups for AABCS.
* Conduct three needs-assessment focus groups and 5 key informant interviews in the Inland Empire to evaluate the psychosocial needs and resources of AABCS in that region.

OUTLINE: At least 10 support group leaders (2 from each support group) undergo semi-structured interviews to elicit information about the needs of breast cancer survivors in their community and the cultural modes of support that are given. Eight to twelve African American Breast Cancer Survivors (AABCS) participate in 5 focus group discussions and complete a questionnaire about their breast cancer and experience with support groups for qualitative and quantitative analysis.

At least 5 Inland Empire community leaders undergo semi-structured interviews to elicit information about the needs of breast cancer survivors in their community. Eight to twelve AABCS from the Inland Empire participate in 3 focus group discussions and complete a questionnaire about their breast cancer and experience with support groups for qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Conditions

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Breast Cancer Cancer Survivor

Study Design

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Blinding Strategy

NONE

Interventions

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communication analysis

Intervention Type OTHER

questionnaire administration

Intervention Type OTHER

psychosocial assessment and care

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

support group therapy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

* Meets 1 of the following criteria:

* African American Breast Cancer Survivor (AABCS) meeting 1 of the following criteria:

* A member of 1 of the 5 support groups listed below
* Live in the Inland Empire region of California
* A cancer support group leader or facilitator of 1 of the 5 established support groups in Los Angeles:

* Women of Essence (WOE)
* Women of Color (WOC)
* Support Sisters African American Breast Cancer Support Groups
* Sisters
* Celebrate Life
* A community leader knowledgeable about breast cancer support services in the Inland Empire region

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

* Not specified

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

* Not specified
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NIH

Sponsor Role collaborator

City of Hope Medical Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Kimlin Ashing-Giwa, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

Locations

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City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

Duarte, California, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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P30CA033572

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

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CHNMC-07170

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

CDR0000642441

Identifier Type: REGISTRY

Identifier Source: secondary_id

07170

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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