Can a positive attitude help beat breast cancer recurrence? new study tests online training
NCT ID NCT06388304
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested an online program called THRIVE, based on Positive Affect Training, to help breast cancer survivors feel better about taking their anti-hormonal medication. The goal was to see if the program was acceptable and feasible for women who struggle with side effects or negative feelings about their daily pills. Thirty-nine survivors of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer participated after finishing primary treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- THRIVE Online Positive Affect Training (PAT) program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple online tool to help breast cancer survivors stick with their anti-hormonal medication and feel less distressed about side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 39 participants and no control group, so results may not apply widely. The program may not improve adherence or emotional well-being in larger, more diverse groups.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, Colorado, 80309, United States
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