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NCT Number: NCT01718574

Bibliotherapy for Patients With Cancer

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Cancer Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hope & Cope, JGH, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

-participating in the "Think Smart, Live Well" group

Treatment and study plan

self-help book

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

Primary outcomes

  1. change in Health Education Impact Questionnaire scores

    Time frame: pre-intervention (week 0), post intervention (week 6), follow-up (week 10)

Secondary outcomes

  1. change in Ways of Coping Questionnaire - Cancer Version & Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale scores

    Time frame: pre-intervention (week 0), post intervention (week 6), follow-up (week 10)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

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

Other

Collaborators

  • Cedars CanSupport, Hope & Cope

Registry information

Official study title

Feasibility, Acceptability and Efficacy of Bibliotherapy for Patients With Cancer: a Randomized Control Trial

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Oct 31, 2012
Registry last updated
Sep 9, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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