Bibliotherapy for Patients With Cancer

NCT ID: NCT01718574

Last Updated: 2014-09-09

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

89 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-02-28

Study Completion Date

2014-09-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a self-help workbook in enhancing a sense of empowerment, coping, quality of life and reducing distress for patients with cancer.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Cancer

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Self-help book

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Self-help book

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants have 6 weeks to complete a 12 chapter self-help workbook. The workbook addresses: (i) The enhancement of a sense of personal control; and (ii) The learning of emotional and instrumental coping responses

Usual Care Control

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Self-help book

Participants have 6 weeks to complete a 12 chapter self-help workbook. The workbook addresses: (i) The enhancement of a sense of personal control; and (ii) The learning of emotional and instrumental coping responses

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18+ years of age
* been diagnosed with cancer
* can read English

Exclusion Criteria

-participating in the "Think Smart, Live Well" group
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Cedars CanSupport, Hope & Cope

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Dr. Annett Korner, PhD

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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MUHC Cedars CanSupport

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Hope & Cope, JGH

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Countries

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Canada

Other Identifiers

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2888

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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