Life After Cancer: Behavioral Treatment Study to Improve Quality of Life

The purpose of the study is to find new ways to improve the quality of life of people who have been treated for colon or rectal cancer.

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Key information

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer Colonic Diseases Colonic Neoplasms Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Rectal Diseases Rectal Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19122, United States

About this study

Individuals who take part in the study can expect:

Two Interviews:

To be interviewed by our research staff over the phone. The interviews will include questions about your current quality of life and health.

Brief Writing in a Journal:

To write for 15 minutes twice a week for two weeks about aspects of your life.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Treated for stage I, II or III colon or rectal cancer in the past 5 years
Completed surgical treatment
Must be able to read and write in English

Exclusion criteria

History of other cancers, with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer

Treatment and study plan

Expressive writing

Behavioral

Behavioral intervention using writing about cancer to improve quality of life outcomes

Primary outcomes

Depressive symptoms

Time frame: 2-Weeks

self-report depressive symptoms

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Temple University

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Registry information

Official study title

Expressive Writing and Adjustment to Colorectal Cancer

Important dates

Study start: 2005
Primary completion: 2008
Study completion: 2008
First posted: May 16, 2007
Registry last updated: Aug 2, 2022

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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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