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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Women With BRCA1/2 Gene

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyFemaleCHU de Quebec-Universite Laval
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether an adapted version of a current cognitive-behavioural group therapy (CBT) protocol for cancer survivors to the specific needs of women who are carriers of the BRCA1/2 genetic mutation will reduce their levels of fear of cancer recurrence. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Will the women who have received the adapted CBT be satisfied with it? * Will there be a significant difference in the women's fear of cancer recurrence and other variables (e.g., depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, quality of life) between the comparison groups? * Will the effects of the adapted CBT hold over time? * What are the roles of different etiological mediating variables in the relationship between fear of cancer recurrence and the effects of the adapted CBT on the severity of fear of cancer recurrence? Researchers will compare the

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * 1\) Have completed primary treatment for breast or ovarian cancer (i.e., surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy). * 2\) Be known to carry a BRCA1/2 pathogenic mutation. * 3\) Have a clinical level of fear of cancer recurrence as defined by a score of 13 or more on the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory severity subscale. * 4\) Be at least 18 years of age. * 5\) Be able to read, understand and express herself in French. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\) Have distant metastases (in the case of ovarian cancer, only stages IV and IIIC will be excluded). * 2\) Be known to carry a BRCA1/2 "VUS" mutation. * 3\) Have a known cognitive disorder. * 4\) Have a known severe psychological disorder (e.g., psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, substance abuse or dependence disorder). * 5\) Have already taken part in the original FCR group psychotherapy at the CHU de Québec. * 6\) Women taking psychotropic medication are eligible, but only if the dosage has been stable for at least one month.
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What it tests

  • Cognitive-behavioral group therapy
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Where

1 site
CHU de Québec-Université Laval
Québec, Canada
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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