The Effectiveness of an Online Support Group in Enhancing Recovery Identity and Health-Related Quality of Life
NCT ID: NCT06145295
Last Updated: 2023-11-24
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
68 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-06-01
2023-11-01
Brief Summary
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Objective To assess the feasibility and efficacy of an online SG in influencing recovery identity and HRQOL in middle-aged and older ovarian cancer patients (MDOCP).
Method A four-week randomized controlled trial, followed by a three-month evaluation, was conducted, employing a mobile online SG and an offline SG both grounded in The Social Identity Model of Identity Change. Recovery identity, HRQOL, and participant engagement were utilized to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of interventions.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
SINGLE
Study Groups
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experiment group (online support group)
The experimental group engaged with the mobile application use for four weeks, with specific tasks including completing the four mandatory courses within one month and submitting at least two health records and online posts every week.
mobile online support group (experiment group)
The experimental group engaged with the mobile application use for four weeks, with specific tasks including completing the four mandatory courses within one month and submitting at least two health records and online posts every week.
control group
The control group participates in the offline group intervention that last for four weeks. Participants in the control group will participant in four weekly workshop that last between 1 hour to 1.5 hours.
offline support group (control group)
The control group participates in the offline group intervention that last for four weeks. Participants in the control group will participant in four weekly workshop that last between 1 hour to 1.5 hours.
Interventions
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mobile online support group (experiment group)
The experimental group engaged with the mobile application use for four weeks, with specific tasks including completing the four mandatory courses within one month and submitting at least two health records and online posts every week.
offline support group (control group)
The control group participates in the offline group intervention that last for four weeks. Participants in the control group will participant in four weekly workshop that last between 1 hour to 1.5 hours.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* diagnosis of ovarian cancer
* expected survival time of greater than four months
* fluent in using smartphones and the WeChat mini program
* normal cognitive function
* capability to participate in follow-up surveys.
Exclusion Criteria
* had been diagnosed with any other type of cancer.
45 Years
FEMALE
No
Sponsors
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Jianan Zhao
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Ting Han, Ph.D.
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Locations
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Shanghai Jiao Tong Universiy
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Countries
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References
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Zhao J, Zhu D, Yang Y, Tian C, Liu C, Chang F, Han T. Understanding the effectiveness of an online support group in enhancing recovery identity and health-related quality of life of middle-aged and older ovarian cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial. Psychol Trauma. 2025 Jun;17(Suppl 1):S196-S205. doi: 10.1037/tra0001929.
Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan
Other Identifiers
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507079
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id