Can early counseling help breast cancer survivors get back to work?

NCT ID NCT01780064

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether early, personalized support from a psychologist could help women with breast cancer return to work more successfully than standard support. The study included 128 women who had surgery and chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the trial was stopped early, so we have limited information on how well it worked.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

interviews with a psychologist

What this could lead to

If this approach works, it could help women with breast cancer return to work more successfully by addressing emotional and social challenges early.

What could go wrong

The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. The benefit over standard support is uncertain, and individual outcomes may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier

    Valenciennes, 59300, France

  • Centre Léonard de Vinci

    Dechy, 59187, France

  • Centre Marie Curie

    Arras, 62000, France

  • Centre Oscar Lambret

    Lille, 59020, France

  • Centre Pierre Curie

    Beuvry, 62880, France

  • Hôpital Privé de Villeneuve d'Ascq

    Villeneuve-d'Ascq, 59657, France

  • Nouvelle Clinique des Dentellières

    Valenciennes, 59300, France