Virtual Mindful After Cancer (MAC) Intervention to Promote Sexual Health for Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Survivors

Purpose

The goal of this study is to plan for a large scale evaluation of a program called Mindful After Cancer, or MAC. The MAC Program provides training in mindfulness, educational material about sexual health after cancer, and support to cancer survivors experiencing sexual and body image concerns. The main study aims are to: 1. Develop effective plans for recruiting participants across multiple sites 2. Evaluate participation in the program and surveys 3. Develop plans to train and supervise the professionals who will deliver the program. Researchers will compare study recruitment across three sites, aiming to identify the most efficient approach for a larger future trial. Participants who are randomly assigned to receive the MAC program will receive access to the 8-week program delivered by a trained mindfulness coach using videoconference and online materials. They will asked to participate in an interview about their experiences at the end of the program. Participants who are not randomly assigned to the MAC program will receive access to the program's educational materials after completing the final survey. All study participants will be asked to complete 3 online surveys. Participants randomly assigned to the MAC Program will also be asked to complete a one-on-one interview about their experience in the program.

Conditions

  • Gynecologic Cancers
  • Breast Cancer

Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

  • At least 18 years old - Diagnosed with female breast or gynecologic cancer at stage I-IV - Diagnosed at least 6 months ago - At least one sexual concern in a validated screener - Access to high speed internet via smart phone, tablet, and/or computer

Exclusion Criteria

• Those who do not comprehend English since the MAC program is only available in English.

Study Design

Phase
Phase 1
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Masking
Double (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
No Intervention
Usual Care
Experimental
Intervention
  • Behavioral: Mindful After Cancer Program
    The Mindful After Cancer Program provides education, mindfulness training, and peer support to help cancer survivors navigate sexual and body image concerns.

Recruiting Locations

Samaritan Pastega Regional Cancer Center
Corvallis, Oregon 97330
Contact:
Jonathan Wakefield
541-737-1064
wakefjon@oregonstate.edu

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Contact:
Hannah Toneff
267-882-3186
hannah.toneff@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111
Contact:
Kristen Sorice
215-214-1433
kristen.sorice@fccc.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Oregon State University

Study Contact

Jessica Gorman, PhD
541-737-2323
Jessica.Gorman@oregonstate.edu