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Stress study seeks answers for black breast cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT03881085

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study explored how African American women who survived breast cancer react to stress. Researchers measured stress hormones, heart rate, and blood pressure during a stressful task. They also looked at how stress might affect diet and exercise habits. The goal was to find new ways to help improve health in this group.

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Study facts

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Participants

110 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2018

Finished

Jul 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Subjects eligible to participate in this study include African American breast cancer survivors who were diagnosed with Stage I, II, or Illa disease and have completed all breast cancer treatment. Women who are both acute and long-term survivors are eligible to participate in this study. For all women, patients must have been between the ages of 21-75 at diagnosis and diagnosed within the last 5 years. For those who are acute survivors, patients are eligible to participate in the study if they completed surgical treatment within the past three months, regardless of if they have initiated adjuvant therapy.

Ages

21 to 75 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identify as African American or Black women * Histologically confirmed stage of I, II, or IIIa breast cancer. * Between the ages of 21-75 at diagnosis * Have been diagnosed within the last 5 years Exclusion Criteria: * Women who are not African American or Black * Diagnosed with a later stage of breast cancer * Not within the defined treatment parameters

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Conditions

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breast cancer female breast carcinoma Fractures, Stress

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Breast cancer female Stress reaction

Contacts and locations

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  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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