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New online program aims to ease breast cancer distress

NCT ID NCT07392424

Symptom relief Sponsor: Gabriela Ilie Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 6-month online program for women with newly diagnosed breast cancer. The program includes daily exercise, mindfulness, and support via email and optional group sessions. Researchers want to see if it reduces psychological distress and improves well-being compared to standard care. 160 women in Nova Scotia will participate, with results measured at 6 and 12 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Breast Cancer Patient Empowerment Program (BreastCancerPEP) - a 6-month digital behavioral intervention with exercise, mindfulness, and support
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, home-based way to improve mental and physical health for women undergoing breast cancer treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (160 people) testing a behavioral program, not a drug. Results may not apply to all patients, and the program may not reduce distress significantly.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 160 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Mar 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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Ages

19 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria Participants must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years. 2. Diagnosis: Biopsy-confirmed invasive breast cancer. 3. Treatment Plan: Scheduled to undergo breast cancer surgery, with or without neoadjuvant chemotherapy. 4. Medical Safety for Exercise: Able to safely participate in low-to-moderate physical activity and light resistance training based on study screening. Participants with a history of myocardial infarction, stroke, or other significant cardiovascular conditions within the last 12 months require documented medical clearance from a Family Physician, Oncologist, or Cardiologist. 5. Residence: Resides in Nova Scotia and able to participate in a province-wide, digitally delivered program. 6. Digital Access and Literacy: Regular access to email and the internet on a computer, tablet, or smart phone. Able to open emailed links and navigate online videos and surveys (caregiver assistance permitted). Has an active email account or willingness to create one and check it daily. 7. Language Ability: Able to read, speak, and understand English sufficiently to follow program content and complete study questionnaires. 8. Study Participation Requirements: Willing and able to complete online questionnaires at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Willing to complete weekly self-reported compliance surveys during the 6-month intervention period. Exclusion Criteria Participants will be excluded if any of the following apply: 1. Medical Contraindications: Myocardial infarction, stroke, or other major cardiovascular event within the past 12 months without medical clearance indicating safety for exercise. Any medical, orthopedic, neurological, or other condition that would preclude safe participation in a home-based physical activity program. 2. Digital Access Limitations: Inability to access the internet or lack of a device necessary to receive daily emails or view program videos. Inability to navigate online videos or survey links, even with caregiver assistance. 3. Participation Limitations: Unwillingness or inability to complete required questionnaires or engage with digitally delivered program components.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm Empowerment invasive breast carcinoma Patient Participation Psychological Well-Being

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Breast cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1V7, Canada

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