New group therapy aims to ease emotional burden of advanced breast cancer
NCT ID NCT07539649
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a group therapy program called LiveWell mBC for women with metastatic breast cancer who are feeling distressed. The program uses adapted Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills to help manage emotions and uncertainty. 48 women will be randomly assigned to either the therapy group or usual care. The goal is to see if the program is practical, acceptable, and effective at reducing depression and anxiety while improving quality of life.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 48 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. identify as female 2. be diagnosed with metastatic (AJCC stage IV) breast cancer 3. be receiving care for metastatic breast cancer at Hollings Cancer Center 4. endorse \>3 out of 10 on the NCCN distress thermometer over the past week plus at least one emotional concern on the problem checklist 5. be \> 18 years of age 6. be able to understand, speak, and read English 7. be able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. reported or suspected cognitive impairment 2. presence of untreated serious mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia) indicated by the medical chart or treating oncologist 3. expected survival \<6 months, as indicated by a hospice referral
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